Lawyerist PodcastWed, 14 Feb 2018 11:30:00 +0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:00:37 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0https://lawyerist.com/podcast/
enhttps://lawyerist.com/podcast/email@lawyerist.com (email@lawyerist.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/c/4/9/dc49e69dc2b1090a/lawyerist-ltn-podcast-logo.pngLawyerist PodcastLawyerist.comattorney,law,lawyer,legalnoemail@lawyerist.comepisodic#159: Augmented Reality in the Courtroom, with Mitch JacksonWed, 14 Feb 2018 11:30:00 +0000In this episode Mitch Jackson joins us to talk about augmented reality, including what it is and how it can be useful in the courtroom.

Mitch Jackson is a California personal injury lawyer. He enjoys combining law, social media and technology to disrupt, hack, and improve his clients' companies, causes, and professional relationships.

]]>In this episode Mitch Jackson joins us to talk about augmented reality, including what it is and how it can be useful in the courtroom.

Mitch Jackson is a California personal injury lawyer. He enjoys combining law, social media and technology to disrupt, hack, and improve his clients' companies, causes, and professional relationships.

]]>42:16cleantechnology,law,lawyer,reality,attorney,legal,practice,augmented,courtroomfull#158: Before You Even Think About Hiring Anyone, Listen to This Episode with Ashley CoxWed, 07 Feb 2018 11:30:00 +0000In this week's episode, we talk with Ashley Cox about what you need to do to prepare to hire, how to find the best applicants for your firm, and how to set up a new employee or independent contractor for success.

Ashley Cox is the founder of SproutHR, where she helps hire, train, and lead happy, productive, and profitable teams. After a decade in the corporate world, she kicked off her heels and burst through layers of red tape to venture out and help small businesses and startups with their HR needs.

]]>In this week's episode, we talk with Ashley Cox about what you need to do to prepare to hire, how to find the best applicants for your firm, and how to set up a new employee or independent contractor for success.

Ashley Cox is the founder of SproutHR, where she helps hire, train, and lead happy, productive, and profitable teams. After a decade in the corporate world, she kicked off her heels and burst through layers of red tape to venture out and help small businesses and startups with their HR needs.

]]>59:43cleanpodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,employees,hiringfull#157: Online Dispute Resolution & Public Interest Design, with Shannon SalterWed, 31 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000In this episode Shannon Salter breaks down the technology behind British Columbia’s Online Civil Resolution Tribunal including what it is, its successes and failures, and why designing for the public is different than designing for customers.

Shannon Salter is the Chair of the Civil Resolution Tribunal, Canada’s first online tribunal resolving small claims and condominium disputes. She is also an adjunct professor at the UBC Allard School of Law, teaching administrative law and legal ethics and professional regulation.

]]>In this episode Shannon Salter breaks down the technology behind British Columbia’s Online Civil Resolution Tribunal including what it is, its successes and failures, and why designing for the public is different than designing for customers.

Shannon Salter is the Chair of the Civil Resolution Tribunal, Canada’s first online tribunal resolving small claims and condominium disputes. She is also an adjunct professor at the UBC Allard School of Law, teaching administrative law and legal ethics and professional regulation.

Gyi Tsakalakis is the Director at AttorneySync, where he helps lawyers earn meaningful attention online because that’s where clients are looking.

Kelly Street is the Marketing Director at AttorneySync. She is passionate about all things marketing and small business but is recently focused on content creation and social media advertising.

]]>In this episode, Gyi Tsakalakis and Kelly Street identify two things lawyers should do in 2018 to make a big improvement in their online presence.

Gyi Tsakalakis is the Director at AttorneySync, where he helps lawyers earn meaningful attention online because that’s where clients are looking.

Kelly Street is the Marketing Director at AttorneySync. She is passionate about all things marketing and small business but is recently focused on content creation and social media advertising.

]]>31:45nopodcast,technology,marketing,law,lawyer,improvement,attorney,legal,practicefull#155: Why Intake is the Key to Law Firm Success, with Billie TarascioWed, 17 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Billie Tarascio explains why intake is the key to her firm's success, and how her firm uses empathy and data to strategically optimize the intake process.

Billie Tarascio is the principal attorney at Modern Law, a family law firm in greater Phoenix, and Access Legal, a legal technology company providing do it yourself resources for self-representing family law litigants.

]]>In this episode, Billie Tarascio explains why intake is the key to her firm's success, and how her firm uses empathy and data to strategically optimize the intake process.

Billie Tarascio is the principal attorney at Modern Law, a family law firm in greater Phoenix, and Access Legal, a legal technology company providing do it yourself resources for self-representing family law litigants.

]]>35:23nopodcast,technology,marketing,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#154: Why Legal Tech & Design Thinking Can't Solve All of the Legal System's Problems, with Nicole BradickWed, 10 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, we have a conversation with Nicole Bradick, our first three-peat guest on the show, about some of the systemic issues in the legal system. Nicole walks us through how she is using technology and the design process to approach those problems, and what needs to happen in order for justice to be accessible for everyone.

Nicole is a former lawyer and the founder and CEO of Theory and Principle, a legal technology product development firm. Whether it is improving the delivery of legal services, the justice system, lawyer efficiency, legal education, or access to justice for all, Theory and Principle works with clients who are moved to innovate and build to create a better system.

]]>In this episode, we have a conversation with Nicole Bradick, our first three-peat guest on the show, about some of the systemic issues in the legal system. Nicole walks us through how she is using technology and the design process to approach those problems, and what needs to happen in order for justice to be accessible for everyone.

Nicole is a former lawyer and the founder and CEO of Theory and Principle, a legal technology product development firm. Whether it is improving the delivery of legal services, the justice system, lawyer efficiency, legal education, or access to justice for all, Theory and Principle works with clients who are moved to innovate and build to create a better system.

]]>43:41nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,justice,accessfull#153: Building a Future-Centric Law Firm, with Peter Aprile & Natalie WorsfoldWed, 03 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, we're joined by Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold to talk about the way they think differently about building Counter Tax. Learn how they use a long view, process, and firm culture to make big bets on the future.

Peter Aprile is a tax controversy and litigation lawyer and the founder of Counter Tax Lawyers, a Toronto-based firm that develops innovative strategies for resolving tax disputes. Peter is also the co-host of the podcast Building NewLaw, along with fellow (cult member) Counter lawyer Natalie Worsfold.

A somewhat unconventional lawyer, Natalie spends her days turning the firm into the well-oiled machine of the future, usually by optimizing and building technology that eliminates inefficiency. She's the co-architect behind many of Counter's process workflows and their comprehensive knowledge-base, lovingly named Hank.

]]>In this episode, we're joined by Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold to talk about the way they think differently about building Counter Tax. Learn how they use a long view, process, and firm culture to make big bets on the future.

Peter Aprile is a tax controversy and litigation lawyer and the founder of Counter Tax Lawyers, a Toronto-based firm that develops innovative strategies for resolving tax disputes. Peter is also the co-host of the podcast Building NewLaw, along with fellow (cult member) Counter lawyer Natalie Worsfold.

A somewhat unconventional lawyer, Natalie spends her days turning the firm into the well-oiled machine of the future, usually by optimizing and building technology that eliminates inefficiency. She's the co-architect behind many of Counter's process workflows and their comprehensive knowledge-base, lovingly named Hank.

]]>33:05nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,litigation,firmfull#152: Divorce with Benefits, with Erin LevineWed, 27 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode Erin Levine explains how her experience as a divorce lawyer led her to build Hello Divorce, a web-based DIY divorce portal that earned Erin a nomination for the ABA's Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access.

Erin Levine is a certified family law specialist, and owner of Oakland’s Levine Family Law Group. In 2016 she launched Hello Divorce, a “modern breakup service” that empowers users to manage the complicated divorce process online with easy to follow, step by step guidance and affordable, fixed fee access to top notch lawyers.

]]>In this episode Erin Levine explains how her experience as a divorce lawyer led her to build Hello Divorce, a web-based DIY divorce portal that earned Erin a nomination for the ABA's Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access.

Erin Levine is a certified family law specialist, and owner of Oakland’s Levine Family Law Group. In 2016 she launched Hello Divorce, a “modern breakup service” that empowers users to manage the complicated divorce process online with easy to follow, step by step guidance and affordable, fixed fee access to top notch lawyers.

]]>27:23nopodcast,service,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,divorcefull#151: How Westlaw Lost its Copyright, with Alan SugarmanWed, 20 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode we're joined by Alan Sugarman to talk about the landmark case that opened up access to law and ultimately resulted in more options for online legal research today.

Alan Sugarman founded HyperLaw in 1991 to publish electronic law treatises linked to case law. HyperLaw successfully challenged Westlaw’s copyright claims to the text and citations of court opinions

]]>In this episode we're joined by Alan Sugarman to talk about the landmark case that opened up access to law and ultimately resulted in more options for online legal research today.

Alan Sugarman founded HyperLaw in 1991 to publish electronic law treatises linked to case law. HyperLaw successfully challenged Westlaw’s copyright claims to the text and citations of court opinions

]]>31:20nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,research,attorney,legalfull#150: Business Lessons Learned in the Dead Zone on Mt. Everest, with Dean CardinaleWed, 13 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000Dean Cardinale is no lawyer, but he knows a thing or two about taking informed risks. In this episode, we talk with a professional "adventurer" about achieving big goals, and how you can apply the same knowledge to leverage your own business aspirations.

Dean is an avid mountain climber, outdoors enthusiast, and adventure lover, the founder of World Wide Trekking, and the President and Founder of Human Outreach Project.

]]>Dean Cardinale is no lawyer, but he knows a thing or two about taking informed risks. In this episode, we talk with a professional "adventurer" about achieving big goals, and how you can apply the same knowledge to leverage your own business aspirations.

Dean is an avid mountain climber, outdoors enthusiast, and adventure lover, the founder of World Wide Trekking, and the President and Founder of Human Outreach Project.

]]>37:18nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#149: What Millennials Want from Your Law Firm, with Nicole AbboudWed, 06 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this week’s episode, we talk with attorney branding specialist, Nicole Abboud, about the benefits of tailoring your firm to meet the demands of a growing millennial clientele.

Nicole Abboud is the Founder of Abboud Media - a modern video branding and podcasting agency for lawyers. She is a Millennial speaker, former practicing attorney, and producer and host of two podcasts – Leaders Love Company and The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast. The internet is the best thing that happened to Nicole as she has been able to build a strong personal brand and business using digital platforms like social media and her podcast. Now she assists lawyers in doing the same by helping them tell their brand stories and connect with the right clients using videos and podcasts.

]]>In this week’s episode, we talk with attorney branding specialist, Nicole Abboud, about the benefits of tailoring your firm to meet the demands of a growing millennial clientele.

Nicole Abboud is the Founder of Abboud Media - a modern video branding and podcasting agency for lawyers. She is a Millennial speaker, former practicing attorney, and producer and host of two podcasts – Leaders Love Company and The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast. The internet is the best thing that happened to Nicole as she has been able to build a strong personal brand and business using digital platforms like social media and her podcast. Now she assists lawyers in doing the same by helping them tell their brand stories and connect with the right clients using videos and podcasts.

]]>44:23nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#148: Rebooting the Law, with Ben BartonWed, 29 Nov 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode we speak with the co-author of "Rebooting Justice," Ben Barton, about how making legal technology and innovation a priority in law schools can help shape a market that benefits both lawyers and their potential clients.

Professor Ben Barton is also the author of "Glass Half Full: The Decline and Rebirth of the Legal Profession" (Cambridge) and "The Lawyer-Judge Bias in the American Courts" (Cambridge) and a Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee.

]]>In this episode we speak with the co-author of "Rebooting Justice," Ben Barton, about how making legal technology and innovation a priority in law schools can help shape a market that benefits both lawyers and their potential clients.

Professor Ben Barton is also the author of "Glass Half Full: The Decline and Rebirth of the Legal Profession" (Cambridge) and "The Lawyer-Judge Bias in the American Courts" (Cambridge) and a Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee.

]]>50:05nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,justice,accessfull#147: Accessible Justice, with Haben GirmaWed, 22 Nov 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, we talk with deaf-blind civil rights lawyer and accessibility advocate Haben Girma about accessible justice and how designing courts, law firms, and the attorney-client relationship for people with disabilities can increase access to justice for everyone.

The first deaf-blind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma is a civil rights lawyer and she advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change, and Forbes recognized her in its *30 Under 30* list. Haben travels the world consulting and public speaking, teaching clients the benefits of fully accessible products and services. She is a talented storyteller who helps people frame difference as an asset.

]]>In this episode, we talk with deaf-blind civil rights lawyer and accessibility advocate Haben Girma about accessible justice and how designing courts, law firms, and the attorney-client relationship for people with disabilities can increase access to justice for everyone.

The first deaf-blind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma is a civil rights lawyer and she advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change, and Forbes recognized her in its *30 Under 30* list. Haben travels the world consulting and public speaking, teaching clients the benefits of fully accessible products and services. She is a talented storyteller who helps people frame difference as an asset.

]]>30:10nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,disability,accessibility,legalfull#146: Practicing Law as an Legal Technician (LLLT) in Washington State, with Laura GenovesWed, 15 Nov 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, we talk with Laura Genoves and her experiences as one of the first Limited Licensed Legal Technicians in Washington State. We also discuss the differences between a legal technician and a practicing attorney, including everything from education costs to how each can practice.

Laura is one of Washington State’s newest form of Legal Professionals, a Limited License Legal Technician and has a solo family law practice in Seattle. Laura is excited to be on the cutting edge of providing affordable legal services to those who otherwise might not seek out legal assistance.

]]>In this episode, we talk with Laura Genoves and her experiences as one of the first Limited Licensed Legal Technicians in Washington State. We also discuss the differences between a legal technician and a practicing attorney, including everything from education costs to how each can practice.

Laura is one of Washington State’s newest form of Legal Professionals, a Limited License Legal Technician and has a solo family law practice in Seattle. Laura is excited to be on the cutting edge of providing affordable legal services to those who otherwise might not seek out legal assistance.

]]>28:09nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#145: Why it's Hard for Financial Advisors to Build Referral Networks with Lawyers, with Brad JohnsonWed, 08 Nov 2017 16:28:47 +0000In this podcast, we ask Brad Johnson why financial advisors find it so difficult to build referral networks with lawyers. We also discovered some interesting parallels between financial advising firms and small law firms.

Brad Johnson is VP of Advisor Development at Advisors Excel and mentors a small group of the country’s most elite financial advisors, teaching them to maximize their marketing ROI, streamline their client acquisition process, and run their business like a CEO not a salesperson.

]]>In this podcast, we ask Brad Johnson why financial advisors find it so difficult to build referral networks with lawyers. We also discovered some interesting parallels between financial advising firms and small law firms.

Brad Johnson is VP of Advisor Development at Advisors Excel and mentors a small group of the country’s most elite financial advisors, teaching them to maximize their marketing ROI, streamline their client acquisition process, and run their business like a CEO not a salesperson.

]]>38:40nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#144: How Stress is Sabotaging Your Clients, with Nika Kabiri (Replay)Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode we talk with Nika Kabiri about the ways stress may be sabotaging your clients and getting in the way of your ability to represent them. You’ll also learn how to empathize with your clients the way lawyers who are building truly client-centered law firms must do.

Nika Kabiri is a sociologist who conducts research and leverages learnings from political science, economics, psychology, and sociology to understand what people go through as they navigate their legal issues.

]]>In this episode we talk with Nika Kabiri about the ways stress may be sabotaging your clients and getting in the way of your ability to represent them. You’ll also learn how to empathize with your clients the way lawyers who are building truly client-centered law firms must do.

Nika Kabiri is a sociologist who conducts research and leverages learnings from political science, economics, psychology, and sociology to understand what people go through as they navigate their legal issues.

]]>34:28nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,stress,attorney,legal,empathyfull#143: The Past, Present, and Future of Unbundled Legal Services, with Forrest MostenWed, 25 Oct 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, the "Father of Unbundling," Forrest ("Woody") Mosten explains how unbundled services came to law practice, discusses the future of unbundling and its potential for closing the access-to-justice gap, and lays out some best practices for lawyers who want to offer unbundled services.

Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten is internationally recognized as the “Father of Unbundling” for his pioneering work in limited scope representation to provide affordable and understandable legal services to the underserved members of our society. He is in solo private practice as a family lawyer and mediator in Los Angeles in which unbundling, collaborative practice, representing clients in mediation, and other non-litigation conflict prevention activities are the foundation of his work with clients.

]]>In this episode, the "Father of Unbundling," Forrest ("Woody") Mosten explains how unbundled services came to law practice, discusses the future of unbundling and its potential for closing the access-to-justice gap, and lays out some best practices for lawyers who want to offer unbundled services.

Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten is internationally recognized as the “Father of Unbundling” for his pioneering work in limited scope representation to provide affordable and understandable legal services to the underserved members of our society. He is in solo private practice as a family lawyer and mediator in Los Angeles in which unbundling, collaborative practice, representing clients in mediation, and other non-litigation conflict prevention activities are the foundation of his work with clients.

]]>32:36nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,services,unbundledfull#142: How to Energize Your Speaking Engagements, with Pete VargasWed, 18 Oct 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Pete Vargas explains how lawyers can use speaking engagements to generate new clients and referrals. Plus, Pete outlines a three-part presentation outline (heart, head, and hands) designed to get the audience to take action.

Pete Vargas has been educating speakers for over a decade, helping speakers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small business owners land speaking engagements and leverage the stage to grow their businesses.

Also, we've got a special offer from Westlaw: a free webinar on cybersecurity for small law firms. If you can attend on Wednesday, November 8th, at 12pm Central, email Carissa.Stimpfel@tr.com to register.

]]>In this episode, Pete Vargas explains how lawyers can use speaking engagements to generate new clients and referrals. Plus, Pete outlines a three-part presentation outline (heart, head, and hands) designed to get the audience to take action.

Pete Vargas has been educating speakers for over a decade, helping speakers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small business owners land speaking engagements and leverage the stage to grow their businesses.

Also, we've got a special offer from Westlaw: a free webinar on cybersecurity for small law firms. If you can attend on Wednesday, November 8th, at 12pm Central, email Carissa.Stimpfel@tr.com to register.

]]>47:31nopodcast,technology,cloud,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#141: How Lawyers Can (and Should) Use Pinterest for Marketing, with Christina ScaleraWed, 11 Oct 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode Christina Scalera explains why Pinterest really is a great place for lawyers to build business, and how to approach it. The gist of it is this: people go to Pinterest to find things, which presents an opportunity to get yourself in front of your potential clients. Learn more on the podcast, but you should also download Christina's Pinterest for Lawyers guide.

Christina Scalera is the attorney + millennial behind the Contract Shop for creative entrepreneurs, and Ruckus, which explains how she built her IP practice and become an influencer in the creative community.

]]>In this episode Christina Scalera explains why Pinterest really is a great place for lawyers to build business, and how to approach it. The gist of it is this: people go to Pinterest to find things, which presents an opportunity to get yourself in front of your potential clients. Learn more on the podcast, but you should also download Christina's Pinterest for Lawyers guide.

Christina Scalera is the attorney + millennial behind the Contract Shop for creative entrepreneurs, and Ruckus, which explains how she built her IP practice and become an influencer in the creative community.

]]>31:49nopodcast,social,technology,media,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,pinterestfull#140: Making a Case for a Primary Care Lawyer, with Melissa HallWed, 04 Oct 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Melissa Hall argues that lawyers can learn from healthcare, where a primary care doctor diagnoses and treats common health problems and sends patients to specialists as necessary. As with doctors, primary care lawyers could be the primary user interface for law. It's the approach Melissa has taken with her own practice, Smol Law.

Melissa Hall is a general practice, "primary care" attorney who helps clients navigate the legal system by solving legal problems, helping clients solve their legal problems, or helping them find someone who can.

]]>In this episode, Melissa Hall argues that lawyers can learn from healthcare, where a primary care doctor diagnoses and treats common health problems and sends patients to specialists as necessary. As with doctors, primary care lawyers could be the primary user interface for law. It's the approach Melissa has taken with her own practice, Smol Law.

Melissa Hall is a general practice, "primary care" attorney who helps clients navigate the legal system by solving legal problems, helping clients solve their legal problems, or helping them find someone who can.

Create content around topics that are rarely discussed on other websites about your practice area.

Create Facebook and LinkedIn pages for your law firm, and update them regularly, including with links back to your website.

Write blog posts.

Link to other websites.

Use photos on every page and post.

Do not make your law firm website all about you.

Use headings in your pages and posts!

Jeff is a former IT professional who practices in estate planning and business law in Oregon. He is both an attorney and legal solutions architect, which means he uses his software engineering skills to automate and improve all aspects of a lawyers's business.

]]>

In this episode, Jeff Skrysak lists 14 things you can do to improve your SEO profile that don’t cost much money. (They do require a bit of effort, though.)

Give each page a good, relevant title (HTML tag).

Write good content for each page, and give each a good meta description.

If you use Wordpress, install the Yoast SEO plugin.

Create a directory structure for your pages that is descriptive and makes sense.

Create content around topics that are rarely discussed on other websites about your practice area.

Create Facebook and LinkedIn pages for your law firm, and update them regularly, including with links back to your website.

Write blog posts.

Link to other websites.

Use photos on every page and post.

Do not make your law firm website all about you.

Use headings in your pages and posts!

Jeff is a former IT professional who practices in estate planning and business law in Oregon. He is both an attorney and legal solutions architect, which means he uses his software engineering skills to automate and improve all aspects of a lawyers's business.

]]>36:18nopodcast,technology,marketing,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,seofull#138: Starting a Legal Non-Profit, with Animal Legal Defense Fund Founder Joyce TischlerWed, 20 Sep 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode Joyce Tischler discusses lessons learned from the founding of Animal Legal Defense Fund, which she founded in 1979. Today its annual budget is nearly $13 million and it has over 200,000 members and supporters. Joyce explains how she founded ALDF, what she learned, and gives some tips to anyone interested in starting a legal nonprofit today.

As founder of the Animal Legal Defense Fund in 1979, Joyce Tischler has helped create and shape the emerging field of animal law. Joyce was the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s first executive director for twenty-five years, and now serves as the agency's general counsel.

]]>In this episode Joyce Tischler discusses lessons learned from the founding of Animal Legal Defense Fund, which she founded in 1979. Today its annual budget is nearly $13 million and it has over 200,000 members and supporters. Joyce explains how she founded ALDF, what she learned, and gives some tips to anyone interested in starting a legal nonprofit today.

As founder of the Animal Legal Defense Fund in 1979, Joyce Tischler has helped create and shape the emerging field of animal law. Joyce was the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s first executive director for twenty-five years, and now serves as the agency's general counsel.

]]>31:50nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,animal,attorney,legal,defensefull#137: Career Change for Smart Professionals, with Rikke HansenWed, 13 Sep 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Rikke Hansen explains how lawyers should think about career change—including when to leave the profession or start their own firm. She also explains the ways in which lawyers tend to overthink their career paths and self-sabotage, and how to overcome those blockers.

Rikke Hansen helps smart professionals in their 30s and 40s change careers or start their own business by sharing her proven framework for figuring out what you really want to do next.

]]>In this episode, Rikke Hansen explains how lawyers should think about career change—including when to leave the profession or start their own firm. She also explains the ways in which lawyers tend to overthink their career paths and self-sabotage, and how to overcome those blockers.

Rikke Hansen helps smart professionals in their 30s and 40s change careers or start their own business by sharing her proven framework for figuring out what you really want to do next.

]]>51:53nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#136: Meditation and Productivity for Innovators and Entrepreneurs, with Doug BrackmanWed, 06 Sep 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Doug Brackmann explains why traditional meditation may not work for innovators, entrepreneurs, and other highly driven individuals. Instead he proposes an alternative meditation style and productivity tools better suited to the "Driven" brain.

Dr. Doug Brackmann is a dual Ph.D. in both clinical and organizational psychology. Over the last 30 years he has developed expertise in Driven individuals, roughly 10% of the population. The Driven exhibit a highly competitive and driven nature, are not averse to risk-taking and may struggle with finding balance in their lives.

]]>In this episode, Doug Brackmann explains why traditional meditation may not work for innovators, entrepreneurs, and other highly driven individuals. Instead he proposes an alternative meditation style and productivity tools better suited to the "Driven" brain.

Dr. Doug Brackmann is a dual Ph.D. in both clinical and organizational psychology. Over the last 30 years he has developed expertise in Driven individuals, roughly 10% of the population. The Driven exhibit a highly competitive and driven nature, are not averse to risk-taking and may struggle with finding balance in their lives.

]]>43:40nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,meditation,adhd,attorney,legal,entrepreneurs,innovatorsfull#135: How to Shop for Malpractice Insurance, with JoAnn HathawayWed, 30 Aug 2017 15:27:41 +0000In this episode, Legal Malpractice Insurance in One Hour for Lawyers author JoAnn Hathaway explains why you need malpractice insurance and how to shop for it.

JoAnn L. Hathaway is a practice management advisor for the State Bar of Michigan. She previously worked as a legal liability claims director and risk manager, paralegal, and legal administrator.

]]>In this episode, Legal Malpractice Insurance in One Hour for Lawyers author JoAnn Hathaway explains why you need malpractice insurance and how to shop for it.

JoAnn L. Hathaway is a practice management advisor for the State Bar of Michigan. She previously worked as a legal liability claims director and risk manager, paralegal, and legal administrator.

]]>56:57nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#134: Why It's Time for a Civil Right to Counsel, with John PollockWed, 23 Aug 2017 10:30:00 +0000On this episode, we discuss the civil right to counsel (sometimes called "civil Gideon") movement with John Pollock. The American Bar Association has endorsed a right to counsel whenever basic needs are threatened, and Pollock leads a national coalition seeking to bring the civil right to counsel to all US jurisdictions.

"It's not about winning or losing. It's about not losing everything."

John Pollock is a Staff Attorney for the Public Justice Center and the Coordinator of the National Coalition for the Civil Right to Counsel. He works to establish the right to counsel for low-income individuals in civil cases involving basic human needs such as child custody, housing, safety, and public benefits.

]]>On this episode, we discuss the civil right to counsel (sometimes called "civil Gideon") movement with John Pollock. The American Bar Association has endorsed a right to counsel whenever basic needs are threatened, and Pollock leads a national coalition seeking to bring the civil right to counsel to all US jurisdictions.

"It's not about winning or losing. It's about not losing everything."

John Pollock is a Staff Attorney for the Public Justice Center and the Coordinator of the National Coalition for the Civil Right to Counsel. He works to establish the right to counsel for low-income individuals in civil cases involving basic human needs such as child custody, housing, safety, and public benefits.

]]>34:35nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#133: Why Lawyers Need to Learn Design, with Alix DevendraWed, 16 Aug 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Alix Devendra explains why lawyers need to learn and apply design thinking in their law practices. Design is just a process for creative problem solving, and lawyers building client-centered law practices need design thinking as well as legal thinking to build successful client-service models.

Alix Devendra is a co-founder and design strategist at Start Here HQ, a purpose-driven consultancy that helps lawyers harness the tools of modern entrepreneurship to build more scalable and sustainable law practices.

]]>In this episode, Alix Devendra explains why lawyers need to learn and apply design thinking in their law practices. Design is just a process for creative problem solving, and lawyers building client-centered law practices need design thinking as well as legal thinking to build successful client-service models.

Alix Devendra is a co-founder and design strategist at Start Here HQ, a purpose-driven consultancy that helps lawyers harness the tools of modern entrepreneurship to build more scalable and sustainable law practices.

Adam Losey represents companies and individuals in high-stakes litigation across the country and advises clients on a variety of information security, privacy, electronic discovery, technology contracting, social media, and internet-related matters.

Elliot Miller is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Wowza Media Systems, a global leader in streaming video software and services.

]]>In this episode, in-house lawyer Elliot Miller and outside litigation counsel Adam Losey discuss the different perspectives they have in their respective roles, the realities of traditional v. alternative billing structures, the importance of trust, and more.

Adam Losey represents companies and individuals in high-stakes litigation across the country and advises clients on a variety of information security, privacy, electronic discovery, technology contracting, social media, and internet-related matters.

Elliot Miller is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Wowza Media Systems, a global leader in streaming video software and services.

]]>46:46nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#131: How to Build an Award-Winning Law Firm Website, with Jess BirkenWed, 02 Aug 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Jess Birken, whose solo-practice website stands out among the top ten law firm website of 2017, explains how she got that website built while keeping costs low.

Jess Birken focuses on helping nonprofits solve problems and get back to their mission.

]]>In this episode, Jess Birken, whose solo-practice website stands out among the top ten law firm website of 2017, explains how she got that website built while keeping costs low.

Jess Birken focuses on helping nonprofits solve problems and get back to their mission.

]]>39:40yespodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#130: An Introduction to Local Search Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis (Replay)Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Gyi Tsakalakis explains why local marketing matters online (spoiler alert: “[those] earning more than $150,000 per year were more likely to choose an attorney based on an internet search than via a friend”) and how to do it effectively.

Gyi Tsakalakis helps lawyers earn meaningful attention online because that's where clients are looking. On Lawyerist and elsewhere, he writes and speaks about legal marketing and technology.

]]>In this episode, Gyi Tsakalakis explains why local marketing matters online (spoiler alert: “[those] earning more than $150,000 per year were more likely to choose an attorney based on an internet search than via a friend”) and how to do it effectively.

Gyi Tsakalakis helps lawyers earn meaningful attention online because that's where clients are looking. On Lawyerist and elsewhere, he writes and speaks about legal marketing and technology.

]]>47:12nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legalfull#129: The Business of Public Access to Law, with Tim StanleyWed, 19 Jul 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, we discuss the business of public access to law with one of its pioneers, Tim Stanley, and wonder why it's taking so long for courts and legislatures to get on board. Plus, a little karma.]]>In this episode, we discuss the business of public access to law with one of its pioneers, Tim Stanley, and wonder why it's taking so long for courts and legislatures to get on board. Plus, a little karma.]]>31:39yespodcast,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,justice,access,practice#128: Checking in on Katie Floyd's Mac-Powered Solo PracticeWed, 12 Jul 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode we check in with Katie Floyd, co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast, about her experience setting up her solo practice and the tools she uses to run it.

Katie Floyd is a Florida estate planning and landlord-tenant lawyer who believes that technology is the great equalizer for the small firm and solo practitioner. She is nationally recognized for helping individuals and small businesses make the most out of their technology and speaks regularly on the use of technology and the practice of law for the American Bar Association and others.

]]>In this episode we check in with Katie Floyd, co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast, about her experience setting up her solo practice and the tools she uses to run it.

Katie Floyd is a Florida estate planning and landlord-tenant lawyer who believes that technology is the great equalizer for the small firm and solo practitioner. She is nationally recognized for helping individuals and small businesses make the most out of their technology and speaks regularly on the use of technology and the practice of law for the American Bar Association and others.

]]>48:24yespodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal#127: Rise of the Robot Lawyers, with Joshua BrowderWed, 05 Jul 2017 22:47:29 +0000In this episode, we talk to Joshua Browder about how he built his DoNotPay chatbot—which has already helped thousands an is about to grow into 300+ robot lawyers—has made robot lawyers a reality.

The BBC has called Joshua Browder's DoNotPay robot lawyer the Robin Hood of the internet. Border himself is one of Forbes' 30 under 30 for 2017.

]]>In this episode, we talk to Joshua Browder about how he built his DoNotPay chatbot—which has already helped thousands an is about to grow into 300+ robot lawyers—has made robot lawyers a reality.

The BBC has called Joshua Browder's DoNotPay robot lawyer the Robin Hood of the internet. Border himself is one of Forbes' 30 under 30 for 2017.

]]>29:00cleanpodcast,technology,robots,law,lawyer,attorney,legal#126: Reinventing Your Law Practice, with Megan ZaviehWed, 28 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Megan Zavieh explains what it takes to reinvent your law practice when you're feeling stuck, and how TBD Law inspired her and gave her the confidence to reinvent her own practice with a new business model for helping self-represented litigants in ethics cases.]]>In this episode, Megan Zavieh explains what it takes to reinvent your law practice when you're feeling stuck, and how TBD Law inspired her and gave her the confidence to reinvent her own practice with a new business model for helping self-represented litigants in ethics cases.]]>39:49yespodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal#125: Public Access to Law Under Threat, with Carl MalamudWed, 21 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this podcast, we talk to Carl Malamud about public access to law and how it is threatened. We discuss how lawyers benefit from public access to law and how they can help increase it.

Carl Malamud is an American technologist, author, and public domain advocate, known for his foundation Public.Resource.Org.

]]>39:15yespodcast,internet,technology,data,public,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,justice,access#124: The Client-First Future of Law Practice, with Jordan FurlongWed, 14 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode Jordan Furlong explains why law has become a "buyers market" and how lawyers can take advantage of the opportunities presented by that market by becoming client-centered law practices. You can read more in Jordan's book, Law Is a Buyer's Market: Building A Client-First Law Firm, available as a paperback and for Kindle.

Jordan Furlong is a leading analyst of the global legal market and forecaster of its future development. He helps law firms and legal organizations understand why the legal services environment is undergoing radical change and how to build sustainable and competitive legal enterprises that can dominate the new market for legal services.

]]>In this episode Jordan Furlong explains why law has become a "buyers market" and how lawyers can take advantage of the opportunities presented by that market by becoming client-centered law practices. You can read more in Jordan's book, Law Is a Buyer's Market: Building A Client-First Law Firm, available as a paperback and for Kindle.

Jordan Furlong is a leading analyst of the global legal market and forecaster of its future development. He helps law firms and legal organizations understand why the legal services environment is undergoing radical change and how to build sustainable and competitive legal enterprises that can dominate the new market for legal services.

]]>51:49nopodcast,marketing,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,clients#123: Why Mentoring Could Be the Key to Your Legal Career, with Marshall LichtyWed, 07 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Minnesota lawyer Marshall Lichty explains why mentoring is important, how lawyers can find a mentor, and how experienced lawyers can find a mentee.

Marshall Lichty is an advisor to Minnesota entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. He also loves sharing everything he knows about law practice with students and young lawyers to help them meet their people, find their thing, and love their job.

]]>In this episode, Minnesota lawyer Marshall Lichty explains why mentoring is important, how lawyers can find a mentor, and how experienced lawyers can find a mentee.

Marshall Lichty is an advisor to Minnesota entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. He also loves sharing everything he knows about law practice with students and young lawyers to help them meet their people, find their thing, and love their job.

]]>58:22nopodcast,technology,marketing,business,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,mentor#122: Dear Landlord, I'll See You in Court, with Daniel BramzonWed, 31 May 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode we learn more about Daniel Bramzon's aggressive tenant-advocacy non-profit, BASTA, and learn how it has changed evictions in LA by demanding a jury trial in every case.

Also, our Deputy Editor, Lisa Needham makes her podcast debut in the intro while we try to figure out what's behind the wave of new legal research platforms.

]]>In this episode we learn more about Daniel Bramzon's aggressive tenant-advocacy non-profit, BASTA, and learn how it has changed evictions in LA by demanding a jury trial in every case.

Also, our Deputy Editor, Lisa Needham makes her podcast debut in the intro while we try to figure out what's behind the wave of new legal research platforms.

]]>33:30yespodcast,marketing,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,landlord,tenant#121: A "Crossover" Real Estate/Realtor Practice, with Wendy CalvertWed, 24 May 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode Wendy Calvert discusses what it means to have a "crossover" practice as a corporate consultant, real estate lawyer, and realtor. She explains where her clients come from, how she juggles her various roles, and how access to justice can still come into play for middle-class clients.

Wendy Calvert is a real estate attorney, business development consultant and realtor in Wisconsin and Illinois.

]]>In this episode Wendy Calvert discusses what it means to have a "crossover" practice as a corporate consultant, real estate lawyer, and realtor. She explains where her clients come from, how she juggles her various roles, and how access to justice can still come into play for middle-class clients.

Wendy Calvert is a real estate attorney, business development consultant and realtor in Wisconsin and Illinois.

]]>32:03yespodcast,technology,marketing,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,realtor#120: Web Apps for Justice, with Brad Clark (Replay)Wed, 17 May 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, former public defender Brad Clark explains how he started his own firm, powered by a criminal expungement web app that lets him start helping people before they even contact him. He also talked about his access-to-justice efforts, from mobile legal clinics to financial aid for criminal expungements.

Brad Clark created Unconvicted to help Kentuckians figure out whether they qualify for an expungement, and Driven Law Group to help those charged with DUIs and traffic offenses learn what options they have. A former public defender, Brad measures his firms success by the number of people he helps, not just by its revenue.

]]>In this episode, former public defender Brad Clark explains how he started his own firm, powered by a criminal expungement web app that lets him start helping people before they even contact him. He also talked about his access-to-justice efforts, from mobile legal clinics to financial aid for criminal expungements.

Brad Clark created Unconvicted to help Kentuckians figure out whether they qualify for an expungement, and Driven Law Group to help those charged with DUIs and traffic offenses learn what options they have. A former public defender, Brad measures his firms success by the number of people he helps, not just by its revenue.

]]>39:09cleanpodcast,app,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,justice,access#119: How Stress is Sabotaging Your Clients, with Nika KabiriWed, 10 May 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode we talk to Nika Kabiri about how your clients' stress makes it hard for them to make good decisions, and how you can help them work around it.

Nika Kabiri is Director of Strategic Insights at Avvo, where she works alongside law and technology experts to make legal solutions more accessible to the public. A sociologist by training, Nika conducts research as well as leverages learnings from political science, economics, psychology, and sociology to understand what people go through as they navigate their legal issues.

]]>In this episode we talk to Nika Kabiri about how your clients' stress makes it hard for them to make good decisions, and how you can help them work around it.

Nika Kabiri is Director of Strategic Insights at Avvo, where she works alongside law and technology experts to make legal solutions more accessible to the public. A sociologist by training, Nika conducts research as well as leverages learnings from political science, economics, psychology, and sociology to understand what people go through as they navigate their legal issues.

]]>42:03cleanpodcast,technology,law,lawyer,relationships,stress,attorney,legal,client#118: Old-School Virtual Law Practice and E-Brief Best Practices, with Scott BassettWed, 03 May 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode we talk to Scott Bassett, who had a virtual law practice before anyone thought in those terms. We discuss the challenges he had to overcome, like getting insurance, dealing with bona fide office requirements, and what clients think.

We also talk about e-briefing—what it is and how a digital brief might differ from the paper briefs (or PDF facsimiles of paper briefs) that lawyers file now.

Scott Bassett is a lawyer, professor, musician, and tech enthusiast. He is in his 36th year of practicing law, the last 15 as a virtual lawyer handling Michigan family law appeals while residing in Florida.

]]>In this episode we talk to Scott Bassett, who had a virtual law practice before anyone thought in those terms. We discuss the challenges he had to overcome, like getting insurance, dealing with bona fide office requirements, and what clients think.

We also talk about e-briefing—what it is and how a digital brief might differ from the paper briefs (or PDF facsimiles of paper briefs) that lawyers file now.

Scott Bassett is a lawyer, professor, musician, and tech enthusiast. He is in his 36th year of practicing law, the last 15 as a virtual lawyer handling Michigan family law appeals while residing in Florida.

]]>44:46cleanpodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal#117: Minimalism, Ethics, and Tech Competence in Solo Practice, with Erin GerstenzangWed, 26 Apr 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode we talk to Erin Gerstenzang about her solo criminal defense practice and the challenges of going solo, especially for newer lawyers. We also address the importance of tech competence and the role minimalism plays in Erin's personal life and law practice.

Erin Gerstenzang is a criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. She primarily handles DUI and other drug- and alcohol-related offenses.

]]>In this episode we talk to Erin Gerstenzang about her solo criminal defense practice and the challenges of going solo, especially for newer lawyers. We also address the importance of tech competence and the role minimalism plays in Erin's personal life and law practice.

Erin Gerstenzang is a criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. She primarily handles DUI and other drug- and alcohol-related offenses.

]]>57:08yespodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal#116: The ROI of Giving Things Away, with Doug SoroccoWed, 19 Apr 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Douglas Sorocco explains why his law firm built a free public event space next door, and why it wound up being a good investment. Before or after you listen, you should watch this video to see how the space gets used:

Doug is an Oklahoma intellectual property lawyer, focused on biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry, and chemical engineering.

]]>In this episode, Douglas Sorocco explains why his law firm built a free public event space next door, and why it wound up being a good investment. Before or after you listen, you should watch this video to see how the space gets used:

Doug is an Oklahoma intellectual property lawyer, focused on biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry, and chemical engineering.

]]>41:36nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,roi,attorney,legal#115: Why Military Spouses Shouldn't Have to Keep Taking the Bar Exam, with Josie BeetsWed, 12 Apr 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Josie Beets explains why military spouses who are lawyers should be able to get a license to practice law without taking the bar exam over and over again.

Josie Beets is President of the Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN), a bar association for military spouses who are lawyers.

]]>In this episode, Josie Beets explains why military spouses who are lawyers should be able to get a license to practice law without taking the bar exam over and over again.

Josie Beets is President of the Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN), a bar association for military spouses who are lawyers.

]]>43:30cleanpodcast,military,law,lawyer,mobility,attorney,legal#114: NeverAgain.Tech and Appropriate Security Paranoia, with Ansel HalliburtonWed, 05 Apr 2017 22:30:00 +0000In this episode we learn from Ansel Halliburton how technologists have come together in solidarity against data collection and surveillance, and consider what level of paranoia is appropriate (more paranoid than you are now, but probably not as paranoid as you think). We also talk about a promising, open-source document assembly tool, Common Form.

Ansel Halliburton is a startup lawyer and intellectual property litigator in San Francisco. He is also involved in advancing technology for the practice of law, free access to the law, and open source software.

]]>In this episode we learn from Ansel Halliburton how technologists have come together in solidarity against data collection and surveillance, and consider what level of paranoia is appropriate (more paranoid than you are now, but probably not as paranoid as you think). We also talk about a promising, open-source document assembly tool, Common Form.

Ansel Halliburton is a startup lawyer and intellectual property litigator in San Francisco. He is also involved in advancing technology for the practice of law, free access to the law, and open source software.

]]>48:14cleanpodcast,technology,software,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,practice,firm#113 How to Build a Mom (and Dad)–Friendly Law Firm, with Michelle Browning CoughlinWed, 29 Mar 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, MothersEsquire founder Michelle Browning Coughlin talks about how being a parent—especially a mom—can make it harder to practice law, and what firms can do do be more parent-friendly, from paid paternity leave and flexible working arrangements to breastfeeding accommodations and playing the HR long-game.

]]>In this episode, MothersEsquire founder Michelle Browning Coughlin talks about how being a parent—especially a mom—can make it harder to practice law, and what firms can do do be more parent-friendly, from paid paternity leave and flexible working arrangements to breastfeeding accommodations and playing the HR long-game.

]]>55:25cleanpodcast,law,lawyer,mothers,support,attorney,legal#112: How to Ditch Your Computer and Work from Your Phone, with Chad BurtonWed, 22 Mar 2017 10:30:00 +0000In this episode, Curo Legal founder, Chad Burton, explains how (and why) he ditched his computer for an iPad Pro, and then ditched his iPad Pro for his iPhone. And the thing is, you might be able to do it, too.

Chad Burton is a former litigator who developed one of the nation’s first “new model” law firms, leveraging cloud-based technology and modern business practices to develop a lean virtual law firm.

]]>In this episode, Curo Legal founder, Chad Burton, explains how (and why) he ditched his computer for an iPad Pro, and then ditched his iPad Pro for his iPhone. And the thing is, you might be able to do it, too.

Chad Burton is a former litigator who developed one of the nation’s first “new model” law firms, leveraging cloud-based technology and modern business practices to develop a lean virtual law firm.

]]>36:47yespodcast,technology,iphone,management,law,lawyer,smartphone,attorney,legal#111: Daring Networking, with Ruth CarterWed, 15 Mar 2017 10:30:00 +0000Lawyers aren't always willing to lighten up and be themselves in public. In this wide-ranging episode we talk to Ruth Carter, a lawyer who is undeniably herself in public and private, about what it means to be a lawyer who is known to participate in the annual No Pants Subway Ride or don a Starfleet uniform for Comic-Con.

Arizona lawyer Ruth Carter is known for her daring antics and outgoing personality. With her pants on (probably?), Ruth focuses on intellectual property, social media law, business formation and contracts, and flash mob law.

]]>Lawyers aren't always willing to lighten up and be themselves in public. In this wide-ranging episode we talk to Ruth Carter, a lawyer who is undeniably herself in public and private, about what it means to be a lawyer who is known to participate in the annual No Pants Subway Ride or don a Starfleet uniform for Comic-Con.

Arizona lawyer Ruth Carter is known for her daring antics and outgoing personality. With her pants on (probably?), Ruth focuses on intellectual property, social media law, business formation and contracts, and flash mob law.

]]>38:34yestechnology,marketing,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,solo#110: Personal Challenges, with Inti Martínez-Alemán, Megan Zavieh, and Tom MartinWed, 08 Mar 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, we're trying something a little different. We asked three TBD Law alumni to tell us their stories of overcoming personal challenges. First you'll hear from Inti Martínez-Alemán about leaving Honduras after dozens of lawyers were murdered, his mother among them. Then you'll hear Megan Zavieh talk about the challenges that come with building a law practice while moving frequently and having children. Finally, Tom Martin talks about recovering from the near-collapse of his firm and a year of family tragedies.

Inti Martínez-Alemán has a one-stop-shop law firm for Latinos and Latinas in Minnesota.

Megan Zavieh defends lawyers before the California State Bar.

Tom Martin created LawDroid, a chat bot that drafts and files California incorporations over Facebook Messenger.

]]>In this episode, we're trying something a little different. We asked three TBD Law alumni to tell us their stories of overcoming personal challenges. First you'll hear from Inti Martínez-Alemán about leaving Honduras after dozens of lawyers were murdered, his mother among them. Then you'll hear Megan Zavieh talk about the challenges that come with building a law practice while moving frequently and having children. Finally, Tom Martin talks about recovering from the near-collapse of his firm and a year of family tragedies.

Inti Martínez-Alemán has a one-stop-shop law firm for Latinos and Latinas in Minnesota.

Megan Zavieh defends lawyers before the California State Bar.

Tom Martin created LawDroid, a chat bot that drafts and files California incorporations over Facebook Messenger.

]]>42:53yespodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,challenges#109: Recognizing Opportunities, with Andrew HaugenWed, 01 Mar 2017 11:30:00 +0000Just when Andrew Haugen was planning to leave law practice for good, an offer came along that made him reconsider. A couple of years later, he has acquired two family law practices. In today's episode he explains why, and talks about the challenges of integrating several law practices into one functioning business.

Andrew practice family law in Chaska and Shakopee, MN. Andy's goal is to get his clients to the other side of their issues with a result that creates resolution and allows them to move on.

]]>Just when Andrew Haugen was planning to leave law practice for good, an offer came along that made him reconsider. A couple of years later, he has acquired two family law practices. In today's episode he explains why, and talks about the challenges of integrating several law practices into one functioning business.

Andrew practice family law in Chaska and Shakopee, MN. Andy's goal is to get his clients to the other side of their issues with a result that creates resolution and allows them to move on.

]]>42:06cleanpodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,opportunity#108: Incubating a Socially Conscious Law Firm, with Mindy YocumWed, 22 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0000Mindy Yocum is one year into building a socially conscious law firm. In this episode Mindy explains how she envisions her role as a lawyer, what it's like for a law firm to go through a startup incubator program, and just what she means by socially conscious law firm. Plus, how she hopes to reform the entire legal system from the ground up.

Mindy is the founder of Yocum Law Office, a socially conscious law firm where she provided legal education and accessible legal services to individuals and businesses.

]]>Mindy Yocum is one year into building a socially conscious law firm. In this episode Mindy explains how she envisions her role as a lawyer, what it's like for a law firm to go through a startup incubator program, and just what she means by socially conscious law firm. Plus, how she hopes to reform the entire legal system from the ground up.

Mindy is the founder of Yocum Law Office, a socially conscious law firm where she provided legal education and accessible legal services to individuals and businesses.

]]>33:00cleanpodcast,social,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,conciousness#107: Niche Practice: Weed Law, with Matthew BuckWed, 15 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0000"Weed law," it turns out, is neither as exciting nor as boring as you might think. In this episode, Matthew Buck offers a window into the world of weed law, the ethics of advising clients who are committing federal crimes, and how to market a niche practice.

Matt works for Corry & Associates, and he has successfully resolved numerous marijuana cases ranging from cultivation to RICO violations, and has assisted in the formation of grows, dispensaries, and MIPs across Colorado, from the Western Slope to Pueblo, County.

]]>"Weed law," it turns out, is neither as exciting nor as boring as you might think. In this episode, Matthew Buck offers a window into the world of weed law, the ethics of advising clients who are committing federal crimes, and how to market a niche practice.

Matt works for Corry & Associates, and he has successfully resolved numerous marijuana cases ranging from cultivation to RICO violations, and has assisted in the formation of grows, dispensaries, and MIPs across Colorado, from the Western Slope to Pueblo, County.

]]>45:40yespodcast,marketing,law,lawyer,colorado,marijuana,attorney,legal#106: Can Lawyers Really Innovate? with Jon TobinWed, 08 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Sam starts some friendly arguments with Jonathan Tobin. They revisit the question whether lawyers should learn to develop their own software, try to agree on whether the legal industry is really capable of meaningful disruption, wonder whether lawyers can really innovate, and forecast the future of law practice.

Jonathan Tobin provides legal advice to creative businesses and professionals using a subscription-based payment plan that has been popular with his clients, as well as through a traditional fee model. He started his firm, Counsel for Creators, in Los Angeles shortly after graduating from UCLA law school. Before he became a lawyer, Jon spent years as a software developer and designer.

]]>In this episode, Sam starts some friendly arguments with Jonathan Tobin. They revisit the question whether lawyers should learn to develop their own software, try to agree on whether the legal industry is really capable of meaningful disruption, wonder whether lawyers can really innovate, and forecast the future of law practice.

Jonathan Tobin provides legal advice to creative businesses and professionals using a subscription-based payment plan that has been popular with his clients, as well as through a traditional fee model. He started his firm, Counsel for Creators, in Los Angeles shortly after graduating from UCLA law school. Before he became a lawyer, Jon spent years as a software developer and designer.

]]>51:53cleanpodcast,tools,technology,software,law,lawyer,innovation,code,attorney,legal,practice#105: How Small Firms Can Promote Diversity, with Heather HackmanWed, 01 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Dr. Heather Hackman helps us get a new perspective on diversity and the legal profession. She also explains why "doing diversity" doesn't work, and what small firms actually need to do to increase diversity in the legal profession. This may be a challenging podcast for some, but it will reward those who listen with an open mind.

Heather has taught, published, and trained on social justice issues since 1992, as a professor at St. Cloud State University in St Cloud, Minnesota, and full-time as a consultant since 2005. Now, she consults nationally on issues of deep diversity, equity, and social justice, especially racism and white privilege, gender oppression, heterosexism and homophobia, and classism.

]]>In this episode, Dr. Heather Hackman helps us get a new perspective on diversity and the legal profession. She also explains why "doing diversity" doesn't work, and what small firms actually need to do to increase diversity in the legal profession. This may be a challenging podcast for some, but it will reward those who listen with an open mind.

Heather has taught, published, and trained on social justice issues since 1992, as a professor at St. Cloud State University in St Cloud, Minnesota, and full-time as a consultant since 2005. Now, she consults nationally on issues of deep diversity, equity, and social justice, especially racism and white privilege, gender oppression, heterosexism and homophobia, and classism.

]]>01:00:44nopodcast,law,lawyer,legal,diversity,profession,firm#104: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Law Practice, with Greg McEwanWed, 25 Jan 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, we aren't talking about technology and online marketing, although Greg McEwen knows plenty about both. Instead, we talk with Greg about how he has built a multi-million dollar personal injury firm by taking big risks for big rewards—the "old-fashioned" way.

Greg McEwen has focused his career on complex, high stakes personal injury litigation, and he has recovered in excess of $500 million for clients over the last 20 years.

]]>In this episode, we aren't talking about technology and online marketing, although Greg McEwen knows plenty about both. Instead, we talk with Greg about how he has built a multi-million dollar personal injury firm by taking big risks for big rewards—the "old-fashioned" way.

Greg McEwen has focused his career on complex, high stakes personal injury litigation, and he has recovered in excess of $500 million for clients over the last 20 years.

]]>26:46cleanpodcast,technology,business,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,risk#103: Viral Video Marketing (and Yelling), with the Texas Law Hawk, Bryan WilsonWed, 18 Jan 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Bryan Wilson, the Texas Law Hawk, explains how he got started making outrageous viral videos, name-drops another outrageous, viral video–making Texas lawyer, Adam Reposa, and has some tips for lawyers who want to try making videos of their own.

Bryan Wilson, better known as the Texas Law Hawk, opened up his law firm in 2014 and chose the loudest path he could in his ridiculous YouTube videos. His third video went viral and led to several other commercial appearances, including the 2016 Super Bowl commercials for Taco Bell. He plans on doing more commercials as long as they keep making people laugh.

]]>In this episode, Bryan Wilson, the Texas Law Hawk, explains how he got started making outrageous viral videos, name-drops another outrageous, viral video–making Texas lawyer, Adam Reposa, and has some tips for lawyers who want to try making videos of their own.

Bryan Wilson, better known as the Texas Law Hawk, opened up his law firm in 2014 and chose the loudest path he could in his ridiculous YouTube videos. His third video went viral and led to several other commercial appearances, including the 2016 Super Bowl commercials for Taco Bell. He plans on doing more commercials as long as they keep making people laugh.

]]>50:21yespodcast,video,technology,marketing,law,texas,attorney,legal,hawk#102: An Innovative Law Firm with Work-Life Balance, with Betsy Stotler & Kelly HayesWed, 11 Jan 2017 11:30:00 +0000Betsy Stotler and Kelly Hayes Burgeon Legal because they were two lawyer-moms who didn't like the way their firm jobs took up so much of their time. In this episode, they explain how that led them to found an innovative, distributed law firm that balances work, life, and clients.

]]>Betsy Stotler and Kelly Hayes Burgeon Legal because they were two lawyer-moms who didn't like the way their firm jobs took up so much of their time. In this episode, they explain how that led them to found an innovative, distributed law firm that balances work, life, and clients.

]]>47:27cleanpodcast,technology,remote,management,law,lawyer,manager,attorney,practice,efficiency,firm#101: Working Out with Clients, with Drew AmorosoWed, 04 Jan 2017 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Drew Amoroso talks about starting a small fitness law firm of his own, Move Legal, after building a fitness practice at a big firm. Drew talks about meeting his clients for a workout before talking business, using Slack to communicate with clients, and the tools he uses to manage a mobile, niche practice. In the introduction, Sam and Aaron somehow crack themselves up talking about niche practices and marketing to tribes.

Drew is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and lawyer who built a fitness innovation team at Reed Smith LLP before founding Move Legal to focus on representing fitness companies exclusively.

]]>In this episode, Drew Amoroso talks about starting a small fitness law firm of his own, Move Legal, after building a fitness practice at a big firm. Drew talks about meeting his clients for a workout before talking business, using Slack to communicate with clients, and the tools he uses to manage a mobile, niche practice. In the introduction, Sam and Aaron somehow crack themselves up talking about niche practices and marketing to tribes.

Drew is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and lawyer who built a fitness innovation team at Reed Smith LLP before founding Move Legal to focus on representing fitness companies exclusively.

]]>37:52yespodcast,fitness,marketing,workout,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,practice,firm#100: KPIs and Starting with the End in Mind, with Mary JuettenWed, 28 Dec 2016 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Mary Juetten explains how to use key performance indicators (KPIs) to "start with the end in mind"—to set goals for your law firm and measure your progress (or lack of progress) towards those goals. Make goal-setting and KPIs a part of your planning for 2017 (and keep an eye on the front page for more tools from Mary to help you implement them).

Just a heads up: the recording did get a bit choppy. We cleaned it up as best we could, but there are a couple of places where we just had to leave it.

Mary Juetten co-founded the Evolve Law community of early legal tech adopters, and wrote Small Law Firm KPIs: How to Measure Your Way to Greater Profits. She also created Traklight business risk management software.

]]>In this episode, Mary Juetten explains how to use key performance indicators (KPIs) to "start with the end in mind"—to set goals for your law firm and measure your progress (or lack of progress) towards those goals. Make goal-setting and KPIs a part of your planning for 2017 (and keep an eye on the front page for more tools from Mary to help you implement them).

Just a heads up: the recording did get a bit choppy. We cleaned it up as best we could, but there are a couple of places where we just had to leave it.

Mary Juetten co-founded the Evolve Law community of early legal tech adopters, and wrote Small Law Firm KPIs: How to Measure Your Way to Greater Profits. She also created Traklight business risk management software.

]]>43:20yespodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,kpis#99: Taking Inspiration from the Shittiest Month, with Joe BahgatWed, 21 Dec 2016 11:30:00 +0000"Just because you're solo/small doesn't mean you have to struggle all the time."

In this episode, Joe Bahgat talks about how a shitty revenue month finally got him to start working on his entertainment law firm, Hub City Law Group, with help from How to Manage a Small Law Firm. Sam and Aaron discuss the value of business coaching and what it takes to get lawyers to think strategically about their law firms.

Joe Bahgat is a saxophonist-turned-entertainment lawyer. After playing with Grammy award winners like Ray Charles and the Four Tops, Joe went to law school. Now, he represents artists and businesses in New Jersey and Ohio.

]]>"Just because you're solo/small doesn't mean you have to struggle all the time."

In this episode, Joe Bahgat talks about how a shitty revenue month finally got him to start working on his entertainment law firm, Hub City Law Group, with help from How to Manage a Small Law Firm. Sam and Aaron discuss the value of business coaching and what it takes to get lawyers to think strategically about their law firms.

Joe Bahgat is a saxophonist-turned-entertainment lawyer. After playing with Grammy award winners like Ray Charles and the Four Tops, Joe went to law school. Now, he represents artists and businesses in New Jersey and Ohio.

]]>39:21yespodcast,small,recovery,law,lawyer,attorney,legal,solo,practice,firm#98: Web Apps for Justice, with Brad ClarkWed, 14 Dec 2016 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, former public defender Brad Clark explains how he started his own firm, powered by a criminal expungement web app that lets him start helping people before they even contact him. He also talks about his access-to-justice efforts, from mobile legal clinics to financial aid for criminal expungements.]]>In this episode, former public defender Brad Clark explains how he started his own firm, powered by a criminal expungement web app that lets him start helping people before they even contact him. He also talks about his access-to-justice efforts, from mobile legal clinics to financial aid for criminal expungements.]]>38:09cleanpodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal#97: How to Expand Your Practice with Freelance Lawyers, with Lisa SolomonWed, 07 Dec 2016 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Lisa Solomon explains what freelance lawyering is, how to work with a freelance lawyer, and where to find one. She also points out that because you can bill a freelance lawyer's time at more than you pay, a freelance lawyer can generate a profit for your firm. Sam and Aaron lead off with a discussion of the ethics of this practice.]]>In this episode, Lisa Solomon explains what freelance lawyering is, how to work with a freelance lawyer, and where to find one. She also points out that because you can bill a freelance lawyer's time at more than you pay, a freelance lawyer can generate a profit for your firm. Sam and Aaron lead off with a discussion of the ethics of this practice.]]>38:26cleanpodcast,law,lawyer,ethics,attorney,legal,freelance#96: How IBM's Watson Empowers a Network of Lawyers, with Jason VelezWed, 30 Nov 2016 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Jason Velez explains how he is using IBM's Watson to empower 1Law, the small firm and affiliation of US lawyers he founded. He also explains how he went about building 1Law's technology solutions, which prompts Sam and Aaron to address the question whether lawyers should learn to code.]]>In this episode, Jason Velez explains how he is using IBM's Watson to empower 1Law, the small firm and affiliation of US lawyers he founded. He also explains how he went about building 1Law's technology solutions, which prompts Sam and Aaron to address the question whether lawyers should learn to code.]]>45:57cleanpodcast,technology,law,lawyer,code,attorney,legal#95: Goldilocks, Clio, and Apps for Access to Justice, with Katrina LeungWed, 23 Nov 2016 11:30:00 +0000In this episode, Katrina Leung talks about her "Goldilocks" approach to law practice, which eventually led her to start her own practice, Intuos Law, then move into Clio headquarters for her office space. Through the Courthouse Libraries BC, Katrina also works on access to justice (among other things), including a partnership with Thomson Rivers University Law School and its Designing Legal Expert Systems: Apps for Access to Justice class.

Katrina Leung serves businesses in industries like technology, medical, sports, fashion, retail, and entertainment. She also has an unusual office arrangement; Katrina co-works with the practice-management software company, Clio, in its Vancouver, BC, office.

]]>In this episode, Katrina Leung talks about her "Goldilocks" approach to law practice, which eventually led her to start her own practice, Intuos Law, then move into Clio headquarters for her office space. Through the Courthouse Libraries BC, Katrina also works on access to justice (among other things), including a partnership with Thomson Rivers University Law School and its Designing Legal Expert Systems: Apps for Access to Justice class.

Katrina Leung serves businesses in industries like technology, medical, sports, fashion, retail, and entertainment. She also has an unusual office arrangement; Katrina co-works with the practice-management software company, Clio, in its Vancouver, BC, office.

]]>41:13nopodcast,technology,law,lawyer,attorney,legal#94: The Evolution of Online Marketing, with Greg SiskindWed, 16 Nov 2016 11:30:00 +0000On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about the Lawyerist podcast joining the Legal Talk Network. Then, Sam talks with Greg Siskind about the evolution of law firm websites and online marketing.]]>On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about the Lawyerist podcast joining the Legal Talk Network. Then, Sam talks with Greg Siskind about the evolution of law firm websites and online marketing.]]>43:05yes#93: AI and Machine Learning for Lawyers, with Noah WaisbergWed, 09 Nov 2016 11:30:00 +0000On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about how going paperless can mean different things to different people, and that's just fine. Then, Sam talks with Noah Waisberg about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for lawyers.]]>On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about how going paperless can mean different things to different people, and that's just fine. Then, Sam talks with Noah Waisberg about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for lawyers.]]>35:29no#92: Access to Justice with Fotonovelas and Video Games, with Susan Garcia NofiWed, 02 Nov 2016 10:30:00 +0000On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about just how to actually measure the access-to-justice gap. Then, Sam talks with Susan Garcia Nofi about using fotonovelas and video games to increase access to justice.]]>On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about just how to actually measure the access-to-justice gap. Then, Sam talks with Susan Garcia Nofi about using fotonovelas and video games to increase access to justice.]]>33:29yes#91: Starting a Boutique Firm, with Patrick PalaceWed, 26 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Aaron and Sam discuss talk about the five reasons that your customers are leaving. Then, Sam talks with Patrick Palace of Palace Law about opening a boutique law firm and being president of the Washington State Bar Association.]]>This week, Aaron and Sam discuss talk about the five reasons that your customers are leaving. Then, Sam talks with Patrick Palace of Palace Law about opening a boutique law firm and being president of the Washington State Bar Association.]]>41:01no#90: Designing the Client Experience, with Gyi TsakalakisWed, 19 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000During this week's podcast, Aaron and Sam talk about the recent decision by the Florida State Bar Association to require that Florida lawyers attend technological competence CLEs. Sam also talks with Gyi Tsakalakis about designing a client-centric lawyer practice.]]>During this week's podcast, Aaron and Sam talk about the recent decision by the Florida State Bar Association to require that Florida lawyers attend technological competence CLEs. Sam also talks with Gyi Tsakalakis about designing a client-centric lawyer practice.]]>39:54no#89: Starting a Solo Practice, with Mac Power Users Podcaster Katie FloydWed, 12 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000During this week's podcast, Aaron and Sam discuss why sometimes lawyers should shorten written content, and Sam talks with Katie Floyd, co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast, about setting up her solo practice and tips for Mac and iOS users.]]>During this week's podcast, Aaron and Sam discuss why sometimes lawyers should shorten written content, and Sam talks with Katie Floyd, co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast, about setting up her solo practice and tips for Mac and iOS users.]]>50:56no#88: Developing an Innovative Small-Business Practice, with Davis SensemanTue, 04 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Sam talks with Davis Senseman about her creative approach to small-business law practice.]]>This week, Sam talks with Davis Senseman about her creative approach to small-business law practice.]]>54:29no#87: Building an Agile, Virtual Immigration Law Practice, with Greg McLawsenTue, 27 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, we're replaying Sam and Aaron's interview with Greg McLawsen. Greg gave a great presentation at Clio Cloud Conference in Chicago, and it inspired us to want to dig back into the tips, tools, and motivations Greg uses for building his firm.]]>This week, we're replaying Sam and Aaron's interview with Greg McLawsen. Greg gave a great presentation at Clio Cloud Conference in Chicago, and it inspired us to want to dig back into the tips, tools, and motivations Greg uses for building his firm.]]>33:28no#86: Going Mobile Without Losing Balance, with Kristin LaMontTue, 20 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Sam talks with Kristin LaMont, lawyer and adjunct professor, about how to maintain your work-life balance when your firm goes mobile.]]>This week, Sam talks with Kristin LaMont, lawyer and adjunct professor, about how to maintain your work-life balance when your firm goes mobile.]]>37:47no#85: Learning Creative Problem-Solving Skills, with Michele DeStefanoTue, 13 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Sam talks with Michele DeStefano, law professor and founder of LawWithoutWalls, about how to be a creative problem solver.]]>This week, Sam talks with Michele DeStefano, law professor and founder of LawWithoutWalls, about how to be a creative problem solver.]]>31:04no#84: Being a Litigator, Legislator, and Legal Hacker, with Shemia FaganTue, 06 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000During this week's podcast, Sam talks with Shemia Fagan about how she juggles being a litigator, legislator, legal hacker, podcaster, and more. ]]>During this week's podcast, Sam talks with Shemia Fagan about how she juggles being a litigator, legislator, legal hacker, podcaster, and more. ]]>40:43no#83: The Future of the Profession, with the Attendees of TBD LawTue, 30 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000For this week's podcast, Sam talked with several attendees of the inaugural edition of TBD Law, a first-of-its-kind gathering of innovation-minded lawyers sponsored by Lawyerist and Filament.]]>For this week's podcast, Sam talked with several attendees of the inaugural edition of TBD Law, a first-of-its-kind gathering of innovation-minded lawyers sponsored by Lawyerist and Filament.]]>20:41no#82: Starting a Non-Profit Firm While in Law School, with Jamie SuttonTue, 23 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000In this week's podcast episode, Sam talks with Jamie Sutton, a third-year law student who has already started his own sliding-scale nonprofit law firm.]]>In this week's podcast episode, Sam talks with Jamie Sutton, a third-year law student who has already started his own sliding-scale nonprofit law firm.]]>33:33no#81: The Dark Web, with Mark LantermanTue, 16 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Sam talks with computer forensics expert Mark Lanterman about the dark web and the latest trends in law firm security breaches.]]>This week, Sam talks with computer forensics expert Mark Lanterman about the dark web and the latest trends in law firm security breaches.]]>37:56no#80: How to Overcome Resistance to Technology Upgrades, with Will HarrelsonTue, 09 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000For this week's Lawyerist podcast, Sam talks with Will Harrelson from Curo Legal about how to overcome resistance when your firm needs to upgrade its technology, systems, or processes.]]>For this week's Lawyerist podcast, Sam talks with Will Harrelson from Curo Legal about how to overcome resistance when your firm needs to upgrade its technology, systems, or processes.]]>32:43no#79: Legal Insurance and Bridging the Access to Justice Gap, with Nicolle SchippersTue, 02 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000On this edition of the Lawyerist podcast, Sam talks to Nicolle Schippers about what legal insurance is and how it can help to bridge the access to justice gap.]]>On this edition of the Lawyerist podcast, Sam talks to Nicolle Schippers about what legal insurance is and how it can help to bridge the access to justice gap.]]>18:40no#78: Going Solo When You're the Sole Breadwinner, with Randall RyderTue, 26 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Sam talks with solo practitioner Randall Ryder about what it is like to go out on your own when you have no safety net.]]>This week, Sam talks with solo practitioner Randall Ryder about what it is like to go out on your own when you have no safety net.]]>26:21no#77: Solving Problems by Building a Software Solution, with Janine SickmeyerTue, 19 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000For this week's podcast, Sam talks with Janine Sickmeyer, CEO and founder of NextChapter, about how she went from being frustrated with her practice management software to building her own. ]]>For this week's podcast, Sam talks with Janine Sickmeyer, CEO and founder of NextChapter, about how she went from being frustrated with her practice management software to building her own. ]]>36:23no#76: Setting Flat Fees at a New Firm, with Jamie WhitneyTue, 12 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000On this week's podcast, Sam talks with Jamie Whitney about how to make choices about fee-setting when starting a new firm.]]>On this week's podcast, Sam talks with Jamie Whitney about how to make choices about fee-setting when starting a new firm.]]>33:49no#75: Building a Mindful Law Practice, with Jeena ChoTue, 05 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Sam talks to Jeena Cho about her new book, The Anxious Lawyer, and how to build a mindful law practice.]]>This week, Sam talks to Jeena Cho about her new book, The Anxious Lawyer, and how to build a mindful law practice.]]>40:19no#74: Staying out of Hot Water with the Ethics Board, with Eric CoopersteinTue, 28 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000In this podcast, Sam chats with Eric Cooperstein, an ethics attorney. They talk about how to approach law practice in a way that avoids ethics trouble.]]>In this podcast, Sam chats with Eric Cooperstein, an ethics attorney. They talk about how to approach law practice in a way that avoids ethics trouble.]]>37:05no#73: How to Leave a Small Firm in a Small Town, With Paul FloydTue, 21 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, Sam chats with Paul Floyd, a lawyer who advises solosmall attorneys about business issues, about how an attorney can leave a small firm in a small town and do so on good terms. Aaron and Sam also discussed how everyday things like keycards and paper checks can be far less secure than you think they are.]]>This week, Sam chats with Paul Floyd, a lawyer who advises solosmall attorneys about business issues, about how an attorney can leave a small firm in a small town and do so on good terms. Aaron and Sam also discussed how everyday things like keycards and paper checks can be far less secure than you think they are.]]>36:21no#72: How to Spot Fly-by-Night Legal Tech, with Joshua LenonTue, 14 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000On this week's podcast, Sam talks with Joshua Lenon, lawyer in residence at Clio, about how to assess legal technology through four lenses: price, user base, the interactivity of the company with the legal field, and responsiveness. Sam also talks about how to properly contextualize news about software security problems when that news is often poorly reported.]]>On this week's podcast, Sam talks with Joshua Lenon, lawyer in residence at Clio, about how to assess legal technology through four lenses: price, user base, the interactivity of the company with the legal field, and responsiveness. Sam also talks about how to properly contextualize news about software security problems when that news is often poorly reported.]]>46:30no#71: TBD Law, with Matt HomannTue, 07 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000On this week’s podcast, Sam talks with Matt Homann, founder of Filament. Filament and Lawyerist are collaborating on TBD Law, a conference/retreat/summit/workshop about the future of law for solosmall firms.]]>On this week’s podcast, Sam talks with Matt Homann, founder of Filament. Filament and Lawyerist are collaborating on TBD Law, a conference/retreat/summit/workshop about the future of law for solosmall firms.]]>32:01no#70: Using Public Court Data to Predict Court Outcomes, with Sam HardenWed, 01 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Sam chats with Sam Harden about his solosmall firm and how to balance having a newborn at home with a burgeoning law practice. Sam Harden also explains how he taught himself to code and leveraged Florida's extensive public records law in order to develop My Court Case.]]>Sam chats with Sam Harden about his solosmall firm and how to balance having a newborn at home with a burgeoning law practice. Sam Harden also explains how he taught himself to code and leveraged Florida's extensive public records law in order to develop My Court Case.]]>35:52no#69: The Big Case, with Making a Murderer's Dean StrangWed, 25 May 2016 11:00:00 +0000On this podcast, Sam talks with Dean Strang, the attorney who represented Steven Avery in the case that formed the basis for Netflix's Making a Murderer documentary. They discuss how Strang came to represent Avery and how an attorney makes a decision to take a case that will be all-consuming.]]>On this podcast, Sam talks with Dean Strang, the attorney who represented Steven Avery in the case that formed the basis for Netflix's Making a Murderer documentary. They discuss how Strang came to represent Avery and how an attorney makes a decision to take a case that will be all-consuming.]]>27:19no#68: What's Happening at the Harvard Library Innovation Lab, with Adam ZieglerTue, 17 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000Sam and Adam Ziegler talk about the future of law and the challenges it faces through the lens of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab. They also explore the beginnings of Perma.cc—a tool that saves links from rotting—and other products that have also come out of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab.]]>Sam and Adam Ziegler talk about the future of law and the challenges it faces through the lens of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab. They also explore the beginnings of Perma.cc—a tool that saves links from rotting—and other products that have also come out of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab.]]>39:34no#67: How and Why You Need to Ditch Your Smartphone, with Jared CorreiaTue, 10 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000Sam and Jared Corella discuss the impact of smartphones on our daily lives and why it may be best for you to give it up in favor of being in the moment. (And don't worry, you can give up your smartphone without being considered a luddite.)]]>Sam and Jared Corella discuss the impact of smartphones on our daily lives and why it may be best for you to give it up in favor of being in the moment. (And don't worry, you can give up your smartphone without being considered a luddite.)]]>25:04no#66: What It Means to Have a "Human" Practice, with Julie TolekTue, 03 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000Sam and Julie Tolek chat about what it means to be a solo
lawyerand how to create a brand experience that doesn't
intimidateclients. Julie also tells us about how she manages her
client tasksand what it takes to maintain a work-life balance in
the legalfield.]]>Sam and Julie Tolek chat about what it means to be a solo
lawyerand how to create a brand experience that doesn't
intimidateclients. Julie also tells us about how she manages her
client tasksand what it takes to maintain a work-life balance in
the legalfield.]]>33:53no#65: What You Need to Know About the Cloud Services You Use, with David TollenTue, 26 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000As more law firms go paperless, using cloud services for
billing, timekeeping, and client files is common. But not all cloud
services, especially those that offer free packages, will promise
to keep your client data secure. Many of these services even
reserve the right to use the data you store with them in marketing
materials. David tells us what we should do about this and what we
should look out for when subscribing to a new cloud service.

Links:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/schoolboard/2016/03/17/which-top-law-school-will-close-follow-the-money/#7d3edcbf3457]]>As more law firms go paperless, using cloud services for
billing, timekeeping, and client files is common. But not all cloud
services, especially those that offer free packages, will promise
to keep your client data secure. Many of these services even
reserve the right to use the data you store with them in marketing
materials. David tells us what we should do about this and what we
should look out for when subscribing to a new cloud service.
Links:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/schoolboard/2016/03/17/which-top-law-school-will-close-follow-the-money/#7d3edcbf3457]]>41:49no#64: What the Internet of Things Means for You and Your Clients, with Andy MergendahlTue, 19 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000Sam and Andy Mergendahl chat about the ever-increasing prevalance of Internet-enabled devices, otherwise known as the Internet of things, and what impact it will have on your practice and your daily life. The worst part of all this? You may now have to read the Terms of Service that comes with every new software packagae you buy.

]]>Sam and Andy Mergendahl chat about the ever-increasing prevalance of Internet-enabled devices, otherwise known as the Internet of things, and what impact it will have on your practice and your daily life. The worst part of all this? You may now have to read the Terms of Service that comes with every new software packagae you buy.

]]>37:17no#63: Controlling Your Information in the Digital Age, with Tom MighellTue, 12 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000Sam and Tom Mighell talk about how to keep your information—client data, finance documents, and other records—preserved, orderly, and accessible using a data map. Tom also tells lawyers that even though abundant online storage gives you the ability to keep all of your client and business record data, that doesn’t mean you should.

]]>Sam and Tom Mighell talk about how to keep your information—client data, finance documents, and other records—preserved, orderly, and accessible using a data map. Tom also tells lawyers that even though abundant online storage gives you the ability to keep all of your client and business record data, that doesn’t mean you should.

]]>37:02no#62: Outside Counsel and Access-to-Justice Incubator, with Sofia LingosTue, 05 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000Sofia Lingos talks with Sam about how her firm provides outside counsel services to startups and small businesses, and the challenges of doing so. Lingos and Sam also take a deep dive into the Access-to-Justice incubator program at the Northeastern University School of Law.]]>Sofia Lingos talks with Sam about how her firm provides outside counsel services to startups and small businesses, and the challenges of doing so. Lingos and Sam also take a deep dive into the Access-to-Justice incubator program at the Northeastern University School of Law.]]>38:31no#61: The Future of Bar Associations, with Chad BurtonTue, 29 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000Chad Burton discusses how bar associations can help lawyers run their practices—and whether bar associations need to rebrand. Sam and Aaron also go over what practice management apps stood out to them at the ABA TECHSHOW.]]>Chad Burton discusses how bar associations can help lawyers run their practices—and whether bar associations need to rebrand. Sam and Aaron also go over what practice management apps stood out to them at the ABA TECHSHOW.]]>01:00:31no#60: Building an Agile, Virtual Immigration Law Practice, with Greg McLawsenTue, 22 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000Greg McLawsen discusses how he went about building an agile, virtual immigration law practice. Sam and Aaron also discuss Deloitte's unique acquisition of Conduit Law.]]>Greg McLawsen discusses how he went about building an agile, virtual immigration law practice. Sam and Aaron also discuss Deloitte's unique acquisition of Conduit Law.]]>37:27no#59: Why Lawyers Should Learn to Code, with V. David ZvenyachTue, 15 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000David Zvenyach discusses the reasons lawyers should consider learning to code. But first, Carolyn Elefant asks whether lawyers should shed bar association dues as an unnecessary expense?]]>David Zvenyach discusses the reasons lawyers should consider learning to code. But first, Carolyn Elefant asks whether lawyers should shed bar association dues as an unnecessary expense?]]>42:42no#58: Preparing for the Future of Law Practice, with Jordan FurlongTue, 08 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000Jordan Furlong talks about the changes in store for the legal industry over the next 5-15 years, and what those changes mean for lawyers who will be practicing during (and after) them.]]>Jordan Furlong talks about the changes in store for the legal industry over the next 5-15 years, and what those changes mean for lawyers who will be practicing during (and after) them.]]>36:24no#57: Apple vs. the FBI, with Megan ZaviehTue, 01 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000Megan Zavieh explains what's at stake in the FBI's quest to force Apple to build a backdoor to the iPhone. But first, a good story about social media and the law.]]>Megan Zavieh explains what's at stake in the FBI's quest to force Apple to build a backdoor to the iPhone. But first, a good story about social media and the law.]]>36:13no#56: How to Fix Conferences and Meetings, with Matt HomannTue, 23 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000Let's face it, a lot of legal conferences are pretty bad. You get a lot of presenters reading their slides and panels where one person hogs the microphone. As Matt Homann explains, the needs of conference-goers have changed, which is an opportunity to do better CLE.]]>Let's face it, a lot of legal conferences are pretty bad. You get a lot of presenters reading their slides and panels where one person hogs the microphone. As Matt Homann explains, the needs of conference-goers have changed, which is an opportunity to do better CLE.]]>52:23no#55: How to Help People Represent Themselves, with Mike VraaTue, 16 Feb 2016 18:22:19 +0000Some people who need to use the legal system want to go it alone, and a lot of those people call Mike Vraa’s free tenant hotline. On today’s podcast, some of his best tips for helping people represent themselves. Plus, we chat about our new guide, How to Set Up Your New Windows Computer.

]]>Some people who need to use the legal system want to go it alone, and a lot of those people call Mike Vraa’s free tenant hotline. On today’s podcast, some of his best tips for helping people represent themselves. Plus, we chat about our new guide, How to Set Up Your New Windows Computer.

]]>41:48no#54: Open Access to Law, with Sarah Glassmeyer & Ed WaltersTue, 09 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000Sarah Glassmeyer is trying to get to the bottom of open access to law, and Ed Walters is trying to build a company based on access to that law. Both share their frustrations and wishes for open access on today's podcast. Plus, lawyers are terrible at client intake. News at 11.]]>Sarah Glassmeyer is trying to get to the bottom of open access to law, and Ed Walters is trying to build a company based on access to that law. Both share their frustrations and wishes for open access on today's podcast. Plus, lawyers are terrible at client intake. News at 11.]]>52:53no#53: Putting Access to Justice into Practice, with Billie TarascioTue, 02 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000Billie Tarascio started out trying to build a firm that furthers access to justice, and wound up building a pretty innovative law firm with a software backbone that allowed her to deliver legal services at every price point—and it didn't work. You'll find out why in today's podcast, but first, don't forget that clients and customers are looking for very different things.]]>Billie Tarascio started out trying to build a firm that furthers access to justice, and wound up building a pretty innovative law firm with a software backbone that allowed her to deliver legal services at every price point—and it didn't work. You'll find out why in today's podcast, but first, don't forget that clients and customers are looking for very different things.]]>41:53no#52: Local Marketing, with Gyi TsakalakisTue, 26 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000Gyi Tsakalakis on what local marketing is, why it matters, and how to do it effectively. But first, don't forget that a client and a customer are looking for very different things.]]>Gyi Tsakalakis on what local marketing is, why it matters, and how to do it effectively. But first, don't forget that a client and a customer are looking for very different things.]]>44:53no#51: Legal Tech Trends That Defined 2015, with Bob AmbrogiTue, 19 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000Bob Ambrogi has had his finger on the pulse of legal technology for a long time, and in this episode he talks about the ten trends that defined 2015. Plus, a reluctant preview of the trends that might define 2016.]]>Bob Ambrogi has had his finger on the pulse of legal technology for a long time, and in this episode he talks about the ten trends that defined 2015. Plus, a reluctant preview of the trends that might define 2016.]]>53:38no#50: Stuff You Should Know About Computers but Probably Don't, with Adriana LinaresTue, 12 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000Adriana Linares trains lawyers to use technology, but she often has to back up and teach basic skills. In this episode, she goes over some of those basic skills and how to master them. The second tip alone is worth the download. Before that, Aaron gushes about Making a Murderer. If you’re watching, too, discuss the show with us in the Lab.]]>Adriana Linares trains lawyers to use technology, but she often has to back up and teach basic skills. In this episode, she goes over some of those basic skills and how to master them. The second tip alone is worth the download. Before that, Aaron gushes about Making a Murderer. If you’re watching, too, discuss the show with us in the Lab.]]>57:32no#49: Law Firm Website Best Practices, with Karin ConroyTue, 29 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000Karin Conroy is back to talk about law firm websites. This is also, you might notice, our last podcast of 2015. Call it the end of Season 1. But don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2016, thanks in large part to your contributions.

]]>Karin Conroy is back to talk about law firm websites. This is also, you might notice, our last podcast of 2015. Call it the end of Season 1. But don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2016, thanks in large part to your contributions.

]]>47:02no#48: Law Firm Data Security, with Sharon Nelson and John SimekTue, 22 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000On today's podcast, we ask security experts Sharon Nelson and John Simek things like how hard is it, really, to hack into someone's email? And what's the greatest security threat for lawyers? Plus, our favorite posts and podcasts of 2015.]]>On today's podcast, we ask security experts Sharon Nelson and John Simek things like how hard is it, really, to hack into someone's email? And what's the greatest security threat for lawyers? Plus, our favorite posts and podcasts of 2015.]]>40:25no#47: Automating Your Documents, with Barron HenleyTue, 15 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000Want to automate your documents? Step one is *not* shopping for software. Barron Henley talks about how to get started — without purchasing a thing. Before that, we say goodbye to two Dropbox services we loved.]]>Want to automate your documents? Step one is *not* shopping for software. Barron Henley talks about how to get started — without purchasing a thing. Before that, we say goodbye to two Dropbox services we loved.]]>53:16no#46: How to Figure Out if Your Online Marketing is Working, with Dan WeeksTue, 08 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000Here's why cost-cutting measures aren't catching on with firms: many clients care more about the size of the discount than the size of the bill. Plus, how do you know whether the money you are spending on online marketing is getting the results it should?]]>Here's why cost-cutting measures aren't catching on with firms: many clients care more about the size of the discount than the size of the bill. Plus, how do you know whether the money you are spending on online marketing is getting the results it should?]]>42:45no#45: CEO John Suh on Why Lawyers Should Love LegalZoomTue, 01 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000In this episode we skip the introductory banter in order to get straight to the conversation with John Suh, CEO of the legal-industry bogeyman, LegalZoom. Not only would Suh like to change that, he's got a strong argument for why lawyers should learn to love his company.]]>In this episode we skip the introductory banter in order to get straight to the conversation with John Suh, CEO of the legal-industry bogeyman, LegalZoom. Not only would Suh like to change that, he's got a strong argument for why lawyers should learn to love his company.]]>46:13no#44: Typography for Lawyers, with Matthew ButterickTue, 24 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000Why should you care about typography? That’s like asking why you should practice for an oral argument or wear a tie to court. If you aren’t already using Matthew Butterick’s typography guide for lawyers, you’ll snap up a copy after you listen to this podcast.

]]>Why should you care about typography? That’s like asking why you should practice for an oral argument or wear a tie to court. If you aren’t already using Matthew Butterick’s typography guide for lawyers, you’ll snap up a copy after you listen to this podcast.

]]>01:12:31notypography,crowdfunding#43: What An Innovative Law Firm Really Looks Like, with Peter CarayiannisTue, 17 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000What does an innovative law firm look like? According to Peter Carayiannis, whose firm, Conduit Law, has been twice nominated for an innovative law-firm award, it’s less about technology and more about clients. And you know what, it’s not your fault that you can’t encrypt your email. Stop trying and just use a secure portal.]]>What does an innovative law firm look like? According to Peter Carayiannis, whose firm, Conduit Law, has been twice nominated for an innovative law-firm award, it’s less about technology and more about clients. And you know what, it’s not your fault that you can’t encrypt your email. Stop trying and just use a secure portal.]]>42:27no#42: How to Choose a Law Partner, with Jayne Sykora & Jen SantiniMon, 09 Nov 2015 17:05:06 +0000Law partners Jayne Sykora and Jennifer Santini have great advice on figuring out if you want a partner to start your practice, and how to choose one. Before that, Sam and Aaron discuss the security of If This Then That and Zapier.]]>Law partners Jayne Sykora and Jennifer Santini have great advice on figuring out if you want a partner to start your practice, and how to choose one. Before that, Sam and Aaron discuss the security of If This Then That and Zapier.]]>47:53no#41: Reflecting on the Shingle Life, with Josh CamsonTue, 03 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000Josh Camson reflects on nearly six years of law practice and the column he wrote when he was just starting out: "The Shingle Life." Plus, Sam and Aaron break down Net Promoter Score, the closest you'll get to a magic number for growing your law practice.]]>Josh Camson reflects on nearly six years of law practice and the column he wrote when he was just starting out: "The Shingle Life." Plus, Sam and Aaron break down Net Promoter Score, the closest you'll get to a magic number for growing your law practice.]]>38:24no#40: Alan Dershowitz’s Advice for Young Lawyers (Replay)Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000As a well-known lawyer and (former) law professor, Alan Dershowitz gives a lot of advice to young lawyers. At one point, he wrote it all down in Letters to a Young Lawyer. The book has been around for a while, but it is still full of good advice for young lawyers — and so is Dershowitz.]]>As a well-known lawyer and (former) law professor, Alan Dershowitz gives a lot of advice to young lawyers. At one point, he wrote it all down in Letters to a Young Lawyer. The book has been around for a while, but it is still full of good advice for young lawyers — and so is Dershowitz.]]>24:56no#39: Tips for Representing Low-Income Clients, with Martha DelaneyTue, 20 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000Representing low-income clients can present challenges for lawyers who are not used to it, but learning to meet those challenges is a good lesson in basic client service. While we're on the subject, what is the access-to-justice gap everyone is talking about, and can you really build a profitable law practice serving people who fall into that gap?]]>Representing low-income clients can present challenges for lawyers who are not used to it, but learning to meet those challenges is a good lesson in basic client service. While we're on the subject, what is the access-to-justice gap everyone is talking about, and can you really build a profitable law practice serving people who fall into that gap?]]>01:03:56no#38: Brian Tannebaum’s Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering (Replay)Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000Brian Tannebaum’s book, The Practice: Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering, is a collection of tough-love letters to the new generation of lawyers. During our conversation with Brian about his book, we also talked about his criminal defense practice, the importance of a code of ethics, why some lawyers seem to leave ethics behind when they go online, and much more.]]>Brian Tannebaum’s book, The Practice: Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering, is a collection of tough-love letters to the new generation of lawyers. During our conversation with Brian about his book, we also talked about his criminal defense practice, the importance of a code of ethics, why some lawyers seem to leave ethics behind when they go online, and much more.]]>50:44no#37: Internet Ninja Research Tricks with Carole Levitt & Mark RoschTue, 06 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000The Internet is a powerful tool for research that few people know how to use well. Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch are two of those people. They move through the Internet like ninjas through a moonless night. Before we talk to Carole and Mark, we argue about whether Nikki Black is right that 50% of lawyers will have an Apple Watch in 2 years.]]>The Internet is a powerful tool for research that few people know how to use well. Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch are two of those people. They move through the Internet like ninjas through a moonless night. Before we talk to Carole and Mark, we argue about whether Nikki Black is right that 50% of lawyers will have an Apple Watch in 2 years.]]>56:14no#36: Dennis Kennedy on How Technology Can Make Law Practice More SatisfyingTue, 29 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000Dennis Kennedy thinks the real promise of technology is taking away the tedious bits of law practice so lawyers can do more of what matters. And do the numbers show that law school crushed all our dreams?]]>Dennis Kennedy thinks the real promise of technology is taking away the tedious bits of law practice so lawyers can do more of what matters. And do the numbers show that law school crushed all our dreams?]]>44:24no#35: Jodi Ettenberg's Never-Ending Vacation from Law PracticeTue, 22 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000Jodi Ettenberg left for a vacation, and never came back. On today's podcast, she talks about how to do the same (even if you've got a shorter timeline). But first, did Ohio just issue the dumbest ethics opinion ever?]]>Jodi Ettenberg left for a vacation, and never came back. On today's podcast, she talks about how to do the same (even if you've got a shorter timeline). But first, did Ohio just issue the dumbest ethics opinion ever?]]>43:33no#34: Pablo Arredondo on Getting Lawyers to CollaborateTue, 15 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000There's so much potential for increasing access to legal information online, but only if knowledgeable lawyers are willing to contribute. Which is a challenge. Any project that requires a critical mass of lawyers to contribute is probably doomed from the outset. But somehow, Casetext seems to be thriving, and in this episode, Casetext VP Pablo Arredondo discusses what it takes to get lawyers to collaborate. But first, why law firms shouldn't serve clients.]]>There's so much potential for increasing access to legal information online, but only if knowledgeable lawyers are willing to contribute. Which is a challenge. Any project that requires a critical mass of lawyers to contribute is probably doomed from the outset. But somehow, Casetext seems to be thriving, and in this episode, Casetext VP Pablo Arredondo discusses what it takes to get lawyers to collaborate. But first, why law firms shouldn't serve clients.]]>29:24no#33: Stephen Dillard on Judges Using Social MediaTue, 08 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000Judge Dillard is one of a small group of judges who have an active presence on social media. In this episode, he talks about why he joined Twitter, what he gets out of it, and whether it is a good thing. Plus, Microsoft is releasing practice-management software.

]]>Judge Dillard is one of a small group of judges who have an active presence on social media. In this episode, he talks about why he joined Twitter, what he gets out of it, and whether it is a good thing. Plus, Microsoft is releasing practice-management software.

]]>37:23no#32: Sonia Miller Van Oort's Non-Traditional Law FirmTue, 01 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000What does a law firm look like without the traditional hierarchy? Sonia Miller Van Oort's firm has a flat governance structure, transparent compensation, and offers alternative-fee arrangements to every client. Plus, why it's silly to let your hardware dictate your law-firm policy.]]>What does a law firm look like without the traditional hierarchy? Sonia Miller Van Oort's firm has a flat governance structure, transparent compensation, and offers alternative-fee arrangements to every client. Plus, why it's silly to let your hardware dictate your law-firm policy.]]>36:44no#31: Shantelle Argyle's Non-Profit Law FirmTue, 25 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000Shantelle Argyle has a non-profit law firm, something many people talk about but few attempt. Well, the non-profit firm Argyle co-founded doesn't just work, it's flourishing. Find out more on today's podcast after we talk about the ridiculous disconnect between law and science — and by the way, should trials be held virtually?]]>Shantelle Argyle has a non-profit law firm, something many people talk about but few attempt. Well, the non-profit firm Argyle co-founded doesn't just work, it's flourishing. Find out more on today's podcast after we talk about the ridiculous disconnect between law and science — and by the way, should trials be held virtually?]]>40:56no#30: John Grant's Agile Project Management Tips for LawyersTue, 18 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000Agile project management is huge in software development, but lawyers can take advantage of Agile, too. John Grant explains how to adapt Agile for law practice. But first, is the legal market really experiencing "modest job gains"?]]>Agile project management is huge in software development, but lawyers can take advantage of Agile, too. John Grant explains how to adapt Agile for law practice. But first, is the legal market really experiencing "modest job gains"?]]>49:34no#29: Brendan Kenny on What Lawyers Need to Know About E-DiscoveryTue, 11 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000Brendan Kenny explains what every lawyer needs to know about e-discovery. But first, how to effectively disconnect your phone when you’re on a vacation.]]>Brendan Kenny explains what every lawyer needs to know about e-discovery. But first, how to effectively disconnect your phone when you’re on a vacation.]]>39:56no#28: Nicole Bradick on How to Build a Virtual Law PracticeTue, 04 Aug 2015 15:59:10 +0000Nicole Bradick explains what a virtual practice is and how to build one. But first, we talk about a baby who is crazy about a local personal injury lawyer, and the difficulty in combating link rot.]]>Nicole Bradick explains what a virtual practice is and how to build one. But first, we talk about a baby who is crazy about a local personal injury lawyer, and the difficulty in combating link rot.]]>40:00no#27: Omar Ha-Redeye on Incubating the Future of Access to JusticeTue, 28 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000Omar Ha-Redeye is (among other impressive things) co-founder of Fleet Street Law, a law practice incubator focusing on innovation and increasing access to justice. In today's podcast, he talks about how the legal industry is changing and what that means for the future of access to justice. But first, we try to figure out why lawyers let receivables become a problem.]]>Omar Ha-Redeye is (among other impressive things) co-founder of Fleet Street Law, a law practice incubator focusing on innovation and increasing access to justice. In today's podcast, he talks about how the legal industry is changing and what that means for the future of access to justice. But first, we try to figure out why lawyers let receivables become a problem.]]>45:35no#26: David Lat on the Future of BigLaw and SmallLawTue, 21 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000David Lat of _Above the Law_ talks about the similarities and differences between BigLaw and solo and small firms, and talks about changes and opportunities in the legal market. But first, Sam and Aaron talk about the new wine fad: rosé.]]>David Lat of _Above the Law_ talks about the similarities and differences between BigLaw and solo and small firms, and talks about changes and opportunities in the legal market. But first, Sam and Aaron talk about the new wine fad: rosé.]]>39:34no#25: Five Things Deborah Savadra Thinks You Should Know About Microsoft OfficeTue, 14 Jul 2015 11:57:31 +0000Deborah Savadra writes for Lawyerist as well as for her own blog, Legal Office Guru. She specializes in making Microsoft Office do what lawyers need it to do, and in today’s podcast she identifies the five things she thinks lawyers ought to know about Microsoft Office and explains why. But first, Sam and Aaron try to figure out to what lengths lawyers will go to avoid turning in their timesheets.]]>Deborah Savadra writes for Lawyerist as well as for her own blog, Legal Office Guru. She specializes in making Microsoft Office do what lawyers need it to do, and in today’s podcast she identifies the five things she thinks lawyers ought to know about Microsoft Office and explains why. But first, Sam and Aaron try to figure out to what lengths lawyers will go to avoid turning in their timesheets.]]>41:34no#24: Ed Walters on Robot Lawyers and the Law of Robots (Replay)Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000This episode we're trying something a bit different. One of our favorite interviews to date was Sam's conversation with Ed Walters about law and robots, so this week we are replaying it. If you missed it the first time around, you'll want to tune in now.]]>This episode we're trying something a bit different. One of our favorite interviews to date was Sam's conversation with Ed Walters about law and robots, so this week we are replaying it. If you missed it the first time around, you'll want to tune in now.]]>49:38no#23: Bob Young on Being a Plaintiff's Lawyer in a Defense FirmTue, 30 Jun 2015 11:37:49 +0000In today's show, ABA Law Practice Division chair Bob Young talks about being a plaintiff's lawyer in a defense firm, and explains what the ABA LPD is doing to help lawyers with marketing, management, finances, and technology.

But first, is solo practice a shitty economic proposition for most people?

]]>In today's show, ABA Law Practice Division chair Bob Young talks about being a plaintiff's lawyer in a defense firm, and explains what the ABA LPD is doing to help lawyers with marketing, management, finances, and technology.

But first, is solo practice a shitty economic proposition for most people?

]]>42:43no#22: Allison Shields on Doing More in Less TimeTue, 23 Jun 2015 12:10:21 +0000In today's show, Allison Shields talks about how to be more productive, also the subject of her new book, How to Do More in Less Time.

But first, Sam and Aaron explain why a shredding service is better than throwing your clients’ files in the trash.

]]>Today Todd Hendrickson talks about how he uses technology to give him an edge against better-funded opponents in his solo med-mal and personal injury practice.

But first, Sam and Aaron explain why a shredding service is better than throwing your clients’ files in the trash.

]]>51:04no#20: David Colarusso, Hacking for JusticeTue, 09 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000In today’s podcast, David Colarusso, a lawyer and data scientist for the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, talks about what a legal hacker is, how he incorporates hacking into lawyering, and why lawyers should learn to code.

But first, Sam and Aaron try to figure out whether lawyers who bill after working 55 hours in a week are just padding their hours.

]]>In today’s podcast, David Colarusso, a lawyer and data scientist for the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, talks about what a legal hacker is, how he incorporates hacking into lawyering, and why lawyers should learn to code.

But first, Sam and Aaron try to figure out whether lawyers who bill after working 55 hours in a week are just padding their hours.

]]>48:09no#19: Ernie Svenson on Going PaperlessTue, 26 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000According to Ernie Svenson, either you already are paperless or you just haven't committed to it, yet. If you haven't committed, you are just wasting resources maintaining two systems: one for your paper files and and one for your digital clients files.

This week Sam and Aaron also talk about why you should never use hotel Wi-Fi without a VPN.

]]>According to Ernie Svenson, either you already are paperless or you just haven't committed to it, yet. If you haven't committed, you are just wasting resources maintaining two systems: one for your paper files and and one for your digital clients files.

This week Sam and Aaron also talk about why you should never use hotel Wi-Fi without a VPN.

This week Sam and Aaron also talk about a brand-new guide to increasing your computer security.

]]>If you are tired of drinking wine with strangers in conference rooms, you're going to appreciate this podcast. Shannon Hoagland's creative approach to entertaining clients is virtually guaranteed never to bore you.

This week Sam and Aaron also talk about a brand-new guide to increasing your computer security.

]]>50:05no#17: Ken White on Popehat, Censorious Douchebags, and Building a Successful Law FirmTue, 05 May 2015 11:18:22 +0000Ken White and his partner started his firm with rented desks and unreliable phones and built their firm to around a dozen lawyers today. Meanwhile, he became a champion of free speech by defending bloggers threatened by censorious douchebags. He also reveals the secret of the name Popehat.

Sam & Aaron start out today's show by talking about legal hacking, about which Aaron is a little confused and Sam is pretty interested.

]]>Ken White and his partner started his firm with rented desks and unreliable phones and built their firm to around a dozen lawyers today. Meanwhile, he became a champion of free speech by defending bloggers threatened by censorious douchebags. He also reveals the secret of the name Popehat.

Sam & Aaron start out today's show by talking about legal hacking, about which Aaron is a little confused and Sam is pretty interested.

]]>46:25no#16: Daniel Gershburg on the Future of SoloSmall Practice, Plus ABA TECHSHOW 2015 Wrap-UpTue, 28 Apr 2015 11:23:11 +0000Daniel Gershburg has a real estate and bankruptcy practice in transition, so he is trying to figure out what the future of law practice looks like for solo and small-firm lawyers. As he puts it “I wanted to see who was going to eat my lunch.”

Note: Sam sounds a little different in the intro because he forgot to plug in his fancy mic. It’s not terrible, but you’ll probably notice. He’s sorry.

]]>Daniel Gershburg has a real estate and bankruptcy practice in transition, so he is trying to figure out what the future of law practice looks like for solo and small-firm lawyers. As he puts it “I wanted to see who was going to eat my lunch.”

Note: Sam sounds a little different in the intro because he forgot to plug in his fancy mic. It’s not terrible, but you’ll probably notice. He’s sorry.

]]>01:02:05yes#15: Karin Conroy's 5-Step Basic Law Firm Marketing PlanTue, 21 Apr 2015 11:17:19 +0000Don’t build your marketing plan around the strategies you want to employ. That’s step 4. First, you need to do a little background work to figure out which strategies make sense for your practice. This week, Karin and Sam talk through her 5-step marketing plan.

Plus, Sam and Aaron talk about a BigLaw April Fools prank that was in very poor taste but turns out to be a really good idea.

]]>Don’t build your marketing plan around the strategies you want to employ. That’s step 4. First, you need to do a little background work to figure out which strategies make sense for your practice. This week, Karin and Sam talk through her 5-step marketing plan.

Plus, Sam and Aaron talk about a BigLaw April Fools prank that was in very poor taste but turns out to be a really good idea.

]]>57:24no#14: Marco Santori on What Lawyers Should Know About BitcoinTue, 14 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000Bitcoin is seriously cool technology with the potential to transform the financial industry — and any other industry that needs trusted transactions. Marco Santori talks with Aaron about what Bitcoin is, the hurdles to its wider adoption, and why every lawyer should accept legal fees in Bitcoin.

Plus, we also talk about why computers are only as secure as the people who use them, which means the computers in most law firms are not very secure.

]]>Bitcoin is seriously cool technology with the potential to transform the financial industry — and any other industry that needs trusted transactions. Marco Santori talks with Aaron about what Bitcoin is, the hurdles to its wider adoption, and why every lawyer should accept legal fees in Bitcoin.

Plus, we also talk about why computers are only as secure as the people who use them, which means the computers in most law firms are not very secure.

]]>58:15no#13: Keith Lee on Going from Law School to Law PracticeTue, 07 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000During this week’s conversation, Keith Lee talks with Sam about his book, The Marble and the Sculptor and how new lawyers can become good lawyers. Before that, Sam waxes poetic about one of his favorite lawyer-friendly iPhone/iPad/Mac apps, Soulver.]]>During this week’s conversation, Keith Lee talks with Sam about his book, The Marble and the Sculptor and how new lawyers can become good lawyers. Before that, Sam waxes poetic about one of his favorite lawyer-friendly iPhone/iPad/Mac apps, Soulver.]]>38:20no#12: Ellie Krug on Starting a Firm and Litigating as Both a Man and as a WomanTue, 31 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000Google is going to start directly penalizing websites that aren't mobile device–friendly. We explain why this is important. Also, in its secret labs Google is learning to tell whether you are lying or not. Just something else to worry about. Then, in this week's interview, Ellie Krug has a lot of interesting things to say about starting a law firm, building a strong reputation, trying cases — and yes, trying cases as a man, then after coming out as a woman.]]>Google is going to start directly penalizing websites that aren't mobile device–friendly. We explain why this is important. Also, in its secret labs Google is learning to tell whether you are lying or not. Just something else to worry about. Then, in this week's interview, Ellie Krug has a lot of interesting things to say about starting a law firm, building a strong reputation, trying cases — and yes, trying cases as a man, then after coming out as a woman.]]>45:38no#11: Casey Flaherty's Quest to Reform Luddite LawyersTue, 17 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +000040% of small law firms don’t have a website, and Casey Flaherty’s Legal Tech Auditwas just the beginning of his quest to reform the way law firms use technology and price their services.]]>40% of small law firms don’t have a website, and Casey Flaherty’s Legal Tech Auditwas just the beginning of his quest to reform the way law firms use technology and price their services.]]>48:47clean#10: David Sparks on Going Solo with a MacTue, 10 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000Law school admissions are dropping, but the bar exam is getting harder. Is a smaller bar inevitable? After Sam and Aaron try to figure that out, David Sparks talks about starting a brand-new solo practice, including the Mac tools he is using to make it work.]]>Law school admissions are dropping, but the bar exam is getting harder. Is a smaller bar inevitable? After Sam and Aaron try to figure that out, David Sparks talks about starting a brand-new solo practice, including the Mac tools he is using to make it work.]]>56:07no#9: Ali Grace Marquart's Fashion Law BoutiqueTue, 03 Mar 2015 11:00:00 +0000Entertainment lawyer Ali Grace Marquart recently made Forbes’ 2015 30 Under 30 list for law and policy. She talked about the unusual path she took to owning a successful fashion law boutique, what success means at this point in her career, and how she represents clients all over the world from her office in New York.]]>Entertainment lawyer Ali Grace Marquart recently made Forbes’ 2015 30 Under 30 list for law and policy. She talked about the unusual path she took to owning a successful fashion law boutique, what success means at this point in her career, and how she represents clients all over the world from her office in New York.]]>33:48clean#8: Aaron Hall's Client-Satisfaction GuaranteeTue, 24 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0000Sam and Aaron talk with Jeena Cho about why jerky law students become jerky lawyers, and then Aaron Hall explains why and how he is giving some clients a satisfaction guarantee.]]>Sam and Aaron talk with Jeena Cho about why jerky law students become jerky lawyers, and then Aaron Hall explains why and how he is giving some clients a satisfaction guarantee.]]>53:40no#7: Gyi Tsakalakis Talks About Online Marketing without the BSTue, 17 Feb 2015 12:22:28 +0000This week Sam and Aaron wonder whether a lawyer could become an Uber driver to market a law practice, on obvious marketing, and Sam talks to Gyi Tsakalakis of AttorneySync about online marketing without the BS.]]>This week Sam and Aaron wonder whether a lawyer could become an Uber driver to market a law practice, on obvious marketing, and Sam talks to Gyi Tsakalakis of AttorneySync about online marketing without the BS.]]>01:05:56no#6: Alison Monahan on Law School and Lawyering SuccessTue, 10 Feb 2015 12:40:56 +0000This week Sam and Aaron discuss the effectiveness of meditation as a way for lawyers to relieve stress, shake our heads at the technological incompetence of LegalTech attendees, and Sam interviews Alison Monahan of the Girls Guide to Law School.]]>This week Sam and Aaron discuss the effectiveness of meditation as a way for lawyers to relieve stress, shake our heads at the technological incompetence of LegalTech attendees, and Sam interviews Alison Monahan of the Girls Guide to Law School.]]>51:59no#5: Brian Tannebaum's Brutal Truths About Lawyers and LawyeringTue, 03 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0000Morning pages, robot lawbreakers, and an interview with Brian Tannebaum, the eminent law blogger who just published The Practice: Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering.]]>Morning pages, robot lawbreakers, and an interview with Brian Tannebaum, the eminent law blogger who just published The Practice: Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering.]]>57:14no#4: Ed Walters on Robot Lawyers and the Law of RobotsTue, 27 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000Plus, Aaron and Sam talk about non-lawyer ownership (and why personal injury lawyers don't like the idea), non-lawyers doing legal work, and learn that every lawyer should be bringing in at least $200,000 because statistics.]]>Plus, Aaron and Sam talk about non-lawyer ownership (and why personal injury lawyers don't like the idea), non-lawyers doing legal work, and learn that every lawyer should be bringing in at least $200,000 because statistics.]]>58:27no#3: Carolyn Elefant on Advance Planning for Going SoloTue, 20 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000In today’s podcast, we talk to Carolyn Elefant about what you can and should do in advance if you are planning to go solo. Then, in our Q&A segment, we talk about whether solos ought to form a business entity or "go naked."]]>In today’s podcast, we talk to Carolyn Elefant about what you can and should do in advance if you are planning to go solo. Then, in our Q&A segment, we talk about whether solos ought to form a business entity or "go naked."]]>47:43clean#2: Paul Floyd on How to Value and Sell a Law PracticeTue, 13 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000Today’s guest is Paul Floyd, a business lawyer for lawyers — and a very successful one. Paul finally explained law practice valuation so I could understand: the best way to value a law practice is not to value it.

Today's question is from our forum: How do you calculate flat fees when starting out. Aaron and I offer our own suggestions for coming up with flat fees early on in your legal career.

]]>Today’s guest is Paul Floyd, a business lawyer for lawyers — and a very successful one. Paul finally explained law practice valuation so I could understand: the best way to value a law practice is not to value it.

Today's question is from our forum: How do you calculate flat fees when starting out. Aaron and I offer our own suggestions for coming up with flat fees early on in your legal career.

]]>47:51clean#1: Alan Dershowitz's Advice for Young LawyersTue, 06 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000As a well-known lawyer and (former) law professor, Alan Dershowitz gives a lot of advice to young lawyers. At one point, he wrote it all down in Letters to a Young Lawyer. The book has been around for a while, but it is still full of good advice for young lawyers — and so is Dershowitz.]]>As a well-known lawyer and (former) law professor, Alan Dershowitz gives a lot of advice to young lawyers. At one point, he wrote it all down in Letters to a Young Lawyer. The book has been around for a while, but it is still full of good advice for young lawyers — and so is Dershowitz.]]>31:08clean#0: Lawyerist Podcast PreviewMon, 15 Dec 2014 22:12:05 +0000Sam and Aaron introduce the Lawyerist Podcast and our first guest, Alan Dershowitz. You'll also find out how to send us a question to answer during future podcasts.

Subscribe now, either using your favorite podcast app, in iTunes, Stitcher, or find out about new episodes by subscribing to the Lawyerist Insider.

]]>Sam and Aaron introduce the Lawyerist Podcast and our first guest, Alan Dershowitz. You'll also find out how to send us a question to answer during future podcasts.

Subscribe now, either using your favorite podcast app, in iTunes, Stitcher, or find out about new episodes by subscribing to the Lawyerist Insider.